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AssignmentMultiple Choice

History of Law Enforcement

Question 8 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

The first city to establish a formal law enforcement force was _____.

Answer
A
New York
B
Philadelphia
C
Boston
D
Washington, DC

Explanation

Boston established the first formal law enforcement force in the United States in 1631, when it appointed watchmen to patrol the town. Therefore, the correct choice is Boston.

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