Since the early 1920s and continuing to present day, efforts have been made to keep policing professional and educated, and some changes have focused on increasing the caliber of police officers. The public has always been critical of these changes because they often happen as a response to an incident rather than proactive change. What era was deemed one of reform, where police should be evaluated on their courteousness and helpfulness, not for their crime-fighting abilities?

A. 1960s
B. 1970s
C. 1980s
D. 1990s


Answer: D

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