Police Reform Efforts of the 1880s Attempted to Reduce ______

question 11

Multiple Choice

Police reform efforts of the 1880s attempted to reduce ______ control of police departments.

• A) local
• B) constable
• C) military
• D) political

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Definitions:

Misdemeanor

A criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and typically punishable by fines, community service, probation, or short-term imprisonment.

Disturbing the Peace

A criminal offense involving acts that disrupt the public order, such as excessive noise or violent behavior in a public place.

Convicted

Found guilty of a crime following a trial or through a guilty plea in a court of law.

Felony

A serious crime, typically one involving violence, regarded more severely than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.