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    The Evolution Of Policing

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    was formed. The first organized police force was actually formed in or around 27 BC by Gaius Octavius‚ otherwise known as Agustus Caesar‚ the grand-nephew of Julius Caesar. He formed the Roman vigils‚ which were a 9000 member non-military and non-mercenary police force‚ designed to keep him from being assassinated. These first police members had little to do with society and strictly worked for masters of the land. The Evolution of Policing Advancement in policing has changed a lot since Alfred the

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    freakonomics chapter 3

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    enforcer‚treasurer‚ runner 25-75 foot soliders rank and file (not employees‚ just gang members) monthly costs below fixed costs: death benefits‚ legal costs‚ bribes‚ gang events‚ guns variable: cost of drugs‚ wages‚ wages of board of directors‚ mercenary fighters tournament labor markets: labor starts at the bottom and slowly works its way to the top willing to accept low wages and poor conditions bc they think eventually they will work their way to success and wealth ex: major and minor league

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    Opening Paragraph: Who is George Washington? Some dude with a wig? The first president of the United States? Yes he is these things. But if you think that this is all he is your are mistaken. George Washington was one the most important people of the 17th century setting the United States on the train tracks to success. George Washington will have impacted the 17th century and for the rest of time since then‚ also he has accomplished a lot trying to do what is right for this country‚ and in my opinion

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    Persians Vs Assyrians

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    interests of Assyria as a political entity…(Britannica) The success of Assyrian rule is attributed‚ in part‚ to the fact that other empires are comparatively weak at the time. Egypt‚ for example is under attack‚ and at one point subject to Libyan mercenaries. The Assyrians eventually conquer Egypt‚ but are shortly thereafter defeated. The fact that Assyrian subjects do not lament over this defeat‚ perhaps confirms Assyrian

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    Test Essay October 3‚ 2012 Question: “What were the main factors in Rome’s decline? Which do you judge as the most important? Why?” When we hear the word “Rome‚” a very definite picture comes to mind. We see a strong military conquering a vast majority of the ancient Mediterranean world‚ Julius Caesar sitting on his throne‚ leading Rome to newer heights each day‚ and the highest‚ most innovative new technology being put to use as Rome grows stronger and stronger. Rome was a very successful

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    Footnote to Youth

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    Rome Vs Carthage

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    Briefly discuss how the governments of Rome and Carthage differed. The relationship between Rome and Carthage are most infamous for their conflicts over the course of ancient history (the Punic Wars). In fact‚ from my point of view‚ Carthage was only well-known as Rome’s rival‚ thus‚ the amount of information discussing Carthage’s government is not as extensive as their Italian counterpart. The fact that Rome reduced Carthage to ashes also contributed to the problem. Nevertheless‚ we still have

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    American Scripture

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    idea to show ununited colonies when the war was very much in full swing. There were events during the winter of 1775 that swung public opinion to pro-independence though. These events were first the Prohibitory Act and second the hiring of German mercenaries to fight the colonists.⁴ It is known that these were deciding factors due to the fact that they were cited as reasons for independence in smaller declarations. Maier makes a very interesting point when she states that‚ “The milestones of English

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    He has obstructed justice‚ by his own foolish ways. 5 Judges must do only as he says because their pay depends on it. 6 He cut off trade to all parts of the world. 7 Only the people who are high in society can bear arms. 8 He sends mercenaries to kill people he doesn’t like. 9 He waged war against us because we left Europe. 10 ** TAXATION without REPRESENTATION ** Part 3 Answer the Focus Question: What was the strongest grievance against King George III in the Declaration of Independence

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    Corruption has become so common in public life that people are now averse to thinking of public life without this phenomenon. Meaning: But what does Corruption actually mean? Corruption means perversion of morality‚ integrity‚ character of duty out of mercenary motives (e.g. bribery) without regard to honour‚ right or justice. In public life‚ a corrupt person is one who bestows undue favor on someone with whom; he has monetary or other interests (e.g. nepotism). Simultaneously‚ those who genuinely deserve

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