History of Law Enforcement

Question 1

What are the different styles of policing

Answer 1

1. Legalistic
2. Service
3. Watchmen

Question 2

What is Henry Fielding famous for

Answer 2

Bow Street Runners

Question 3

What is the purpose of the NM Constitution

Answer 3

Outlines the duties and responsibilities for:

1. Municipal police
2. County law enforcement
3. NM State Police
4. “General” police powers

Question 4

Who was the father of modern policing

Answer 4

August Vollmer

Question 5

What are the 3 eras of law enforcement

Answer 5

1. Political
2. Reform
3. Community problem solving

Question 6

Who is responsible for the metropolitan police act

Answer 6

Sir Robert Peel

1829

Question 7

What are the 6 elements of professional policing?

Answer 7

1. Police should stay out of politics
2. Police should be well trained, disciplined and tightly organized
3. Laws should be equally enforced
4. Police should take advantage of technology
5. Merit should be based on procedures
6. Crime fighting role should be prominent