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What are the three eras in policing?
How did police officers conduct patrol during the Political Era?
Police patrols were mainly conducted by foot and bicycle patrols.
What do they believe caused police corruption during the Political Era?
Breaking their political contract.
What is Prohibition?
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What was the relationship with police and community during the Political Era?
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What was the relationship with police and community during the Reform Era?
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Why did people begin to mistrust police during the Reform Era?
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How did being a police officer during the Reform Era change?
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How did the relationship change with policing from the Reform Era to the Community Era?
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Why do some people believe that fighting crime is secondary during the Community Era?
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Study Notes
Eras of Policing
- Three primary eras in policing: Political, Reform, and Community.
Political Era
- Patrols conducted on foot and by bicycle.
- Prohibition led to the rise of organized crime and widespread police corruption.
- Police misconduct included breaking their political contract with the community.
- Law enforcement aimed to provide various social services and maintained a close relationship with the community.
Prohibition
- Defined as the nationwide banning of alcohol, contributing to increased organized crime.
Reform Era
- Transition to a more professional and strict relationship between police and community.
- Officers primarily walked beats, addressing crime and disorder as they arose, with guidance from citizens.
- Focus shifted to reducing crime and disorder.
- Restructuring of police departments led to increased mistrust among communities, particularly minorities, as reported by the Kerner Commission.
Community Era
- Emphasizes community involvement in addressing crime and disorder.
- Relationship dynamics shifted from a professional model to one that seeks to establish close community ties.
- Some believe fighting crime became secondary to fostering community engagement in policing initiatives.
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Explore the key concepts of the three eras of policing through these insightful flashcards. Learn about the Political, Reform, and Community eras, along with their unique characteristics and historical contexts. This quiz is designed to enhance your understanding of the evolution of law enforcement.
