Higher Education for Police Officers in the USA

 

Higher education for police practitioners in the United States was

initiated by August Vollmer, who was Chief of police of Berkley, Cali-

fornia in 1909–1932. Vollmer is often called the “father of modern law

enforcement”. He had little formal education, or practically an elemen-

tary education. And most probably he did not think that it was the right

thing for a policeman.

August Vollmer proposed the recruitment of college educated po-

lice officers.

So soon police modernization began in the USA and the policemen

were nicknamed ‘college cops’.

After August Vollmer retired from the Berkeley Police Depart-

ment, he was appointed Professor of Police Administration at two uni-

versities, the University of California at Berkley and the University of

Chicago. Vollmer lectured and travelled much to other colleges of high-

er education speaking about professionalism of policemen. His most

notable contribution to the police profession was his promotion of the

idea of higher education for police officers.

Now all American police recruits are to have baccalaureate degrees at least.

 

Вариант 3

1. Перепишите следующие предложения. Определите по грамматическим признакам, какой частью речи являются слова,

оформленные окончанием –s и какую функцию это окончание вы-

полняет, т.е. служит ли оно:

а) показателем 3-го лица единственного числа глагола в

Present Simple;

б) признаком множественного числа имени существительного;

в) показателем притяжательного падежа имени существитель-

ного.

Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1) My brother’s wife lives in Moscow.

2) Everybody in our family helps mother about the house.

3) It often rains in this part of the world.

1) They often publish information on economic crimes.

2) I don’t know when she will give evidence.

3) The example showed how to obtain the analysis of the data.

 

2. Перепишите предложения и переведите их, обращая внима-

ние на особенности перевода на русский язык определений, выра-

женных именами существительными.

1) Where is the nearest bus-stop, please?

2) The plant produces a new type of engines for sports cars.

3) Weather forecast is reliable.

 

3. Перепишите предложения, содержащие разные формы сравнения, и переведите их на русский язык.

1) That’s the least I can do for her.

2) A man is as old as he feels.

3) It isn’t very warm today. It was much warmer yesterday.

 

4. Перепишите и письменно переведите на русский язык пред-

ложения, обращая внимание на перевод неопределенных и отрица-

тельных местоимений.

1) Some of them know what it is.

2) Shall I bring you something to read while you wait?

3) There aren’t any easy ways of learning a foreign language.

 

5. Перепишите предложения, определите в них видовремен-

ные формы глаголов и укажите их инфинитив; переведите предло-

жения на русский язык.

1) The International Textile Exhibition will display new kinds of

equipment.

2) They did not want to discuss the terms of the contract any more.

3) The Academy has a very qualified staff of teachers and lectur-

ers.

6. Перепишите и письменно переведите текст на русский язык.

Moscow

Moscow is rightly considered one of the oldest cities of Russia.

It was founded by Prince Jury Dolgoruky and it was first mentioned in

written papers in 1147. Thus, at present the city is more than 850 years

old. In 1918 it became the capital of the Russian republic, then in 1923

it became the capital of the Soviet Union and in 1991, at the time of the destruction of the USSR, it became the capital of the Russian Federa-

tion. All this time it has also been the capital of the Moscow region.

Moscow is the largest city of Russia with the population of about 9

million people. The latest figures were issued in 1987.

The total area of Moscow is about 900 square kilometers. Like

many other big cities it is situated on the banks of a river, the Moskva

River.

It is the seat of the federal and regional governments.

The historic center of the city is Red Square and the Kremlin. It is

interesting to note that in the Old Slavic language the word ‘red’ meant

beautiful. The impressive cathedrals of the Kremlin and Red Square

were built during the period between the 15-th and the 17-th centuries.

Twenty towers of the Kremlin wall were constructed at the end of the

17-th century. Foreign statesmen and ordinary people coming to Mos-

cow are usually eager to see all these places with their own eyes.

Moscow authorities are doing their best to make the city very beau-

tiful and comfortable to live in.

 

Вариант 4

1. Перепишите следующие предложения. Определите по грамматическим признакам, какой частью речи являются слова, оформленные окончанием –s и какую функцию это окончание выполняет, т.е. служит ли оно:

а) показателем 3-го лица единственного числа глагола

в Present Simple;

б) признаком множественного числа имени существительного;

в) показателем притяжательного падежа имени существитель-

ного.

Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1) He works hard and makes good progress.

2) Tom’s parents are travel agents.

3) It sounds interesting.

 

2. Перепишите предложения и переведите их, обращая внима-

ние на особенности перевода на русский язык определений, выра-

женных именами существительными.

1)The Kremlin tower clock strikes every hour.

2) The mountain was so steep that only five men from the tourist

group continued the climbing.

3) An efficient transport system is of great importance of Russia.

3. Перепишите предложения, содержащие разные формы сравнения, и переведите их на русский язык.

1) The more I get to know her, the more I like her.

2) Travelling by train is cheaper than flying.

3) Catherine the Great was one of Russia’s most famous rulers.

 

4. Перепишите и письменно переведите на русский язык предложения, обращая внимание на перевод неопределенных и отрицательных местоимений.

1) He hasn’t got any French books.

2) Nothing interesting happened while I was away.

3) Some people think that the monarchy should be abolished.

 

5. Перепишите предложения, определите в них видовременные формы глаголов и укажите их инфинитив; переведите предложения на русский язык.

1) Scientists call mathematics ‘‘the language of science’’.

2) I worked as a militiaman two years ago.

3) He will graduate from the Moscow Law Institute in two years.

6. Перепишите и письменно переведите текст на русский язык.

London

London is the capital of Great Britain (or the United Kingdom of

Great Britain and Northern Ireland) and consequently the seat of the

British government.

It began life as a Roman fortification in A.D . 43. It is located on

the River Thames which flows into the North Sea. In the past the

Thames was a deep river and all kinds of ships could come into London

port which was a part of London. Now London port does not practically

exist. Instead since 1980s ships have been using Tilbury port located

down the river.

The population of London is about 8 million people. These days

not many people live in the city center. London has spread outwards

into the country, including surrounding villages. Today the metropolis

of Great London covers some 1580 square kilometers and the suburbs of

London continue even beyond this area.

The gradual growth of the city helps to explain the fact that

London does not have just one center. It has a number of centres, each

with a distinct character: the financial and business center called the

City, the shopping and entertainment center in the West End, the

government center in Westminster, the East End with numerous

factories and residential homes for middle-class Englishmen, and other

residential areas.

Вариант 5

1. Перепишите следующие предложения. Определите по грамматическим признакам, какой частью речи являются слова, оформленные окончанием –s и какую функцию это окончание выполняет, т.е. служит ли оно:

а) показателем 3-го лица единственного числа глагола в Present Simple;

б) признаком множественного числа имени существительного;

в) показателем притяжательного падежа имени существительного.

Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1) A contract defines rights and obligations of the parties involved.

2) Mary’s answer was correct.

3) The University trains many specialists.

 

2. Перепишите предложения и переведите их, обращая внимание на особенности перевода на русский язык определений, выра-

женных именами существительными.

1) Motor cars maintain the speed of 60 km within the city limits.

2) Road safety remains of the most important problems in the

modern world.

3) Our town has a transport problem.

3. Перепишите предложения, содержащие разные формы сравнения, и переведите их на русский язык.

1) It’s becoming more and more difficult to find a job.

2) The warmer the weather, the better I feel.

3) The physics laboratory of this University has the best apparatus

for the experiment.

4. Перепишите и письменно переведите на русский язык пред-

ложения, обращая внимание на перевод неопределенных и отрица-

тельных местоимений.

1) He has got some books in Spanish.

2) No one in the class did their homework.

3) Some eight hundred students were present at the meeting.

 

5. Перепишите предложения, определите в них видовремен-

ные формы глаголов и укажите их инфинитив; переведите предло-

жения на русский язык.

1) He often uses statistical data in his research.

2) The increase in export will give us an opportunity to repay the

credit.

3) The Parliament adopted a new election law in December.

 

6. Перепишите и письменно переведите текст на русский язык.

Washington

The United States of America comprises 50 states and the District

of Columbia.

Washington, the capital of the USA, occupies the whole of the area

of District of Columbia. Therefore the capital of the USA is called

Washington, D.C.

It would be appropriate to note that the state of Washington is

located on the opposite coast of the country. It borders on the Pacific

Ocean. The capital of the state of Washington is Olympia and one of its

largest cities is Seattle.

The city of Washington was laid out by a French architect in the

18-th century. It was built in 1790-1800 and took its name after the

nation’s first president George Washington.

The famous buildings of Washington, D.C. are the White House,

the residence of the President; the Capitol, where Congress meets; the

Pentagon, the seat of the military administration and many other

buildings of political, historical and cultural value.

It is a very green city situated on the Potomac River which runs to

Chesapeake Bay.

Washington is not the largest city in the United States as it cannot

compare in size with cities like New York, Chicago, Philadelphia,

Detroit. The population of Washington is 723 thousand people. The

main part of the population is busy with the administrative activity and

in the field of service, trade and commerce.

 

Примечание:

Для группы 1 – варианты 1; 2; 3.

Для группы 2 – варианты 3; 4; 5.