The Wickersham Commission's Report, Released in 1931, Also Found That

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Wickersham Commission's report, released in 1931, also found that:

• A) The police were by and large doing a good job
• B) The police were corrupt and police brutality was widespread
• C) The police were well trained
• D) The police were well prepared to perform the duties of law enforcement

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