Question 1

The first major book describing the application of scientific disciplines to criminal investigation was written in 1893 by Hans Gross.Translated into English in 1906,it remains highly respected today as a seminal work in the field.What is the book's title?

Accepted Answer

A)   Criminal Investigation.
B)   The Scientific Method of Criminal Inquiry.
C)   Science and Criminal Conduct.
D)   Forensic Science and Crime.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

________ helped produce the first workable polygraph in 1921 and established America's first full forensic laboratory in Los Angeles in 1923.

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The answer of ________ helped produce the first workable polygraph...

Question 3

The father of criminal identification is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Hans Gross.
B)   Alfonse Bertillon.
C)   Edward Henry.
D)   William Herschel.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

_______________________ is considered most responsible for raising firearms identification to a science and for perfecting the bullet comparison microscope?

Accepted Answer

A)   Paul Jeserich.
B)   Henri Lacassagne.
C)   Henry Balthazard.
D)   Calvin Goddard.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Who made the first successful attempt to identify a murderer from the bullet recovered from the body of a victim?

Accepted Answer

A)   Paul Jeserich.
B)   Henri Lacassagne.
C)   Henry Balthazard.
D)   Henry Goddard.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

In 1892,who published the first definitive book on dactylography,Finger Prints?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sir Francis Galton.
B)   Henri Lacassagne.
C)   Henry Balthazard.
D)   Calvin Goddard.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

After the Civil War,Pinkerton's National Detective Agency engaged in the two broad areas of ____________?

Accepted Answer

A)   Locating war criminals and providing protection to the President of the United States.
B)   Controlling a discontented working class and protection of the President of the United States.
C)   Pursuing bank robbers and arresting train robbers.
D)   Controlling a discontented working class and pursuing bank and railroad robbers.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Why did the British public object to the use of detectives following the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829?

Accepted Answer

French citizens had been repressed under...

Question 9

Why does the Henry classification enjoy greater use than Vucetich's system?

Accepted Answer

In 1917,the Argentine government seized ...

Question 10

In 1833,_______ an ordinance creating America's first paid,daylight police force?

Accepted Answer

A)   Philadelphia
B)   Chicago
C)   New York City
D)   BaltimoreE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The first modern detective force was

Accepted Answer

A)   the Bow Street Runners.
B)   established by the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829.
C)   created by Patrick Colquhoun.
D)   headed by attorney Howard Vincent.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs was an offshoot organization from the Drug Enforcement Administration that was formed to handle national terroristic drug use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which state and city was the first to create a unified police force in this country?

Accepted Answer

A)   New Orleans, LA.
B)   New York, NY.
C)   Baltimore, MD.
D)   Philadelphia, PAE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

After Prohibition was adopted nationally in 1920,the Bureau of Internal Revenue was responsible for its enforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the reasons cited in the textbook for having reliable detectives in Americain the 1800's?

Accepted Answer

A)   Graft and corruption were common among America's big city police officers.
B)   Police jurisdictions were limited.
C)   There was little information sharing among police departments.
D)   All of the above are reasons cited in the textbook.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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The first major book describing the application of scientific disciplines to criminal investigation was written in 1893 by Hans Gross.Translated into English in 1906,it remains highly respected today as a seminal work in the field.What is the book's title?

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The father of criminal identification is:

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Why does the Henry classification enjoy greater use than Vucetich's system?

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In 1917,the Argentine government seized ...
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_______________________ is considered most responsible for raising firearms identification to a science and for perfecting the bullet comparison microscope?

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Why did the British public object to the use of detectives following the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829?

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French citizens had been repressed under...
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Which of the following is not one of the reasons cited in the textbook for having reliable detectives in Americain the 1800's?

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In 1833,_______ an ordinance creating America's first paid,daylight police force?

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Which state and city was the first to create a unified police force in this country?

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In 1892,who published the first definitive book on dactylography,Finger Prints?

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Who made the first successful attempt to identify a murderer from the bullet recovered from the body of a victim?

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The Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs was an offshoot organization from the Drug Enforcement Administration that was formed to handle national terroristic drug use.

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________ helped produce the first workable polygraph in 1921 and established America's first full forensic laboratory in Los Angeles in 1923.

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After Prohibition was adopted nationally in 1920,the Bureau of Internal Revenue was responsible for its enforcement.

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After the Civil War,Pinkerton's National Detective Agency engaged in the two broad areas of ____________?

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The first modern detective force was

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Exam 1: The Evolution of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science

The first major book describing the application of scientific disciplines to criminal investigation was written in 1893 by Hans Gross.Translated into English in 1906,it remains highly respected today as a seminal work in the field.What is the book's title?

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The father of criminal identification is:

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Why does the Henry classification enjoy greater use than Vucetich's system?

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_______________________ is considered most responsible for raising firearms identification to a science and for perfecting the bullet comparison microscope?

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Why did the British public object to the use of detectives following the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829?

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Which of the following is not one of the reasons cited in the textbook for having reliable detectives in Americain the 1800's?

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In 1833,_______ an ordinance creating America's first paid,daylight police force?

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Which state and city was the first to create a unified police force in this country?

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In 1892,who published the first definitive book on dactylography,Finger Prints?

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Who made the first successful attempt to identify a murderer from the bullet recovered from the body of a victim?

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The Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs was an offshoot organization from the Drug Enforcement Administration that was formed to handle national terroristic drug use.

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________ helped produce the first workable polygraph in 1921 and established America's first full forensic laboratory in Los Angeles in 1923.

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After Prohibition was adopted nationally in 1920,the Bureau of Internal Revenue was responsible for its enforcement.

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After the Civil War,Pinkerton's National Detective Agency engaged in the two broad areas of ____________?

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The first modern detective force was

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