Test Your Knowledge on the Evolution of Modern Policing

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Who is considered the Father of Modern Policing?

August Vollmer

What was the role of the Texas Rangers initially?

To protect the settlers from Indian and bandit raids

Who fought in the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836?

Santa Anna and Sam Houston

Which country ruled Texas until 1836?

<p>Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Wickersham Commission report in 1931?

<p>The greatest promise for the future of policing is the college or university</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the Grandfather of Modern Policing?

<p>Sir Robert Peel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Watch in policing?

<p>Nighttime policing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Ward in policing?

<p>Daytime policing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial role of the Spanish military in policing?

<p>To handle policing in Texas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did rapid response have on policing according to the text?

<p>Decreased actual communications with citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with advocating for college or university education for police officers?

<p>August Vollmer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Texas Rangers initially?

<p>To protect settlers from Indian and bandit raids</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who fought in the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836?

<p>Santa Anna and Sam Houston</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial role of the Spanish military in policing?

<p>To enforce Spanish colonial rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the difference between the Watch and the Ward in policing?

<p>The Watch patrolled at nighttime, while the Ward patrolled during the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the Grandfather of Modern Policing?

<p>Sir Robert Peel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did rapid response have on police-citizen communication according to the text?

<p>Increased police performance level, while decreasing actual communication with citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country ruled Texas until 1836?

<p>Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the Father of Modern Policing?

<p>August Vollmer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Wickersham Commission report in 1931 about the future of policing?

<p>The greatest promise for the future of policing is college or university education for police officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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