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Political Entrenchment Phase
At the turn of the century, political machines administrated policing. The police were seen as a mechanism who would take control in political rallies. -
Reform Phase
Administrators were seriously about wanting to see change in the departments. These officers believed they had a duty to provide excellence in law enforcement services. -
Educating Officers- Reform Phase
Testing was called for by police executives. The testing would keepaway ineffectual officers from joining or promotion. Educating officers about their depeartments can promote a positive organizational culture and help officers identify with their departments mission. -
18th Amendment
The Eighteenth Amendment banned alcohol in the United States; this was also known as the Volstead Act. The police really needed to crack down on enforcing laws. This led to the Professional Phase. -
Professional Policing
Law enforcement was finally being seen as a profession. The professional phase of policing was divided into two parts: the law enforcement role and science and technology. -
Great Depression
In the 1930's, the Depression had parallel effects. In some circumstances for many Americans, committing a crime was the only way for survival. For instance, "big-time" criminals like Bonnie and Clyde repetively committed major crimes and became public heroes. -
Civil Rebellion
Problems were one the rise during the Vietnam War. Countless numbers of people opposed the war, and they fought and rebelled. Students and police generated an unpleasant relationship when he or she revolted. The students were openly using drugs as well. -
First 911 Phone Call
The call was made by Alabama Speaker of the House, Rankin Fite, and was received by Haleyville City Hall to U.S. Representative, Tom Bevill. Today, 95% of Americans have the access to call the Enhanced 911 wchih will automatically connect one with the police, medical, or fire nearest to the victim's location. -
Community- Oriented Policing
Community- oriented policing, also known as COP, was adopted by police departments in the 1980's and 1990's. Police departments were to investigate crime problems and find probably solutions. The theory was that if problems were solved at the site of the crime, then it would prevent a return of the action in the future. The idea focuses on offenses in which a person would not be arrested for.
