What were the stages of historical development in American policing? How did policing styles differ by historical era?

What will be an ideal response?


• Four historical policing epochs are identified in this chapter: (1) the political era (paramilitary style, close ties between police and political officials); (2) the reform era (pride in professional crime fighting, focus on solving "traditional" crimes, progressive policing reforms); (3) the community policing era (stresses police service role and partnership with community); and (4) the new era (policing to secure the homeland, emphasis on intelligence-led policing).

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Epicurius stated that the "aim" of human existence was ______.

a. avoid the corruption of pleasure b. to fear death c. flourishment of life d. health of the body and tranquility of the mind

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One of the frequent failures of supervisors' human resource management functions that has a long-term adverse effect on the organization's image results from the neglect of someone in authority in the employing agency to discuss circumstances

surrounding an employee's: a. Promotion b. Separation from service c. Demotion d. Commendation

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________ Galaxy Notes containing defective batteries purchased before September 15, 2016, were recalled.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A checkpoint set up along a roadway, allowing police to stop and briefly question motorists about what they might have seen or heard relative to a recent incident, is known as a/an:

A) Border checkpoint. B) Informational checkpoint. C) Sobriety checkpoint. D) Violation of the Fourth Amendment.

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