What Was the Major Function of Early Municipal Police Departments

question 59

Multiple Choice

What was the major function of early municipal police departments?

• A)providing services to only a select few members within the community
• B)ignoring public order
• C)controlling and preventing crime
• D)making sure those arrested received a fair trial

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