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moongchi · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Compare and contrast the three eras of American policing. The political era was from 1840 to 1930 . The primary function of police during this time was to provide a range of social services to citizens. Police were decentralized. The police-community relationship was intimate. Police tactics

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Question 2

Mr. Johnson receives a phone call from the head of the department of corrections who informs him that the prison will be reserved for the inmates who have extensive records of misconduct in maximum-security prisons. In essence, this prison will be reserved for the worst of the worst inmates in the state's correctional system. What type of correctional facility will Mr. Johnson be in charge of?

a. administrative prison
b. maximum-security prison
c. medium-security prison
d. supermax prison

Kedrick2014 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

o used were patrolling neighborhoods on foot. The strategic goal was to satisfy
the needs of citizens and political bosses. There was widespread police corruption and brutality.
The reform era was from 1930 to 1980 . The primary function of police during this time was to control crime. Police were centralized. The police-community
relationship was professional and distant. Police tactics used were patrolling
o neighborhoods in cars and rapid response to emergency calls for service. The
strategic goal was to control crime. There was a lack of communication with citizens, which fostered mistrust and community violence.
The community era began in 1980 and continues today. The primary function of police during this time was to continue to control crime while providing a broader range of social services. Police were decentralized with specialized
o units and task forces. Police tactics used were foot patrolling, problem solving, and public relations. The strategic goal was to improve the quality of life of citizens. Weaknesses included an overreliance on police officers to solve all of society's problems.

Answer to Question 2

d