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Federal Law Enforcement Careers — Test

Question 9 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

In the 1800s, corruption was a problem for police departments in New York City and other major US cities because

Answer
A
police were paid only what they collected from citizens in taxes
B
few police departments had police chiefs
C
most police chiefs were appointed and controlled by local politicians
D
salaries were so low that police officers were forced to take bribes to support their families

Explanation

In many 1800s cities, local politicians influenced police departments by appointing and controlling their leaders. That political control made it easier for corruption and favoritism to spread. The correct choice is “most police chiefs were appointed and controlled by local politicians.”

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