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Which system of law enforcement did the early colonists bring to America?
Which system of law enforcement did the early colonists bring to America?
- The Native American law enforcement system
- The common law system of England (correct)
- The Spanish law enforcement system
- The French law enforcement system
Who was the most important law enforcement official during colonial times in America?
Who was the most important law enforcement official during colonial times in America?
- The mayor
- The county sheriff (correct)
- The governor
- The judge
When did formal police departments come into existence in the United States?
When did formal police departments come into existence in the United States?
- At the Nation's birth
- During colonial times
- During the American Revolution
- Nearly a century after the Nation's birth (correct)
What were some of the duties of the sheriff during colonial times in America?
What were some of the duties of the sheriff during colonial times in America?
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What did President John F. Kennedy state in his proclamation about the history of law enforcement in America?
What did President John F. Kennedy state in his proclamation about the history of law enforcement in America?
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