History Of Policing Flashcards
Who are the police?
Individuals given the general right to use coercive force by the state
What is coercive force?
Can be verbal or physical (restraint, impact methods, billy clubs/tasers, gun)
Where do the first police originate?
London, England (Bow Street Runners)
Which act by Peel professionalized the police force in London?
Metropolitan Police Act of 1829
What are the three eras of policing in the US?
Political era, prodessional era, community era
Describe the political era of policing.
Politicians controlled the forces, no hierarchy of organization, very personal relationship to the community
What are some tactics used during the political era of policing?
Foot patrol, rudimentary investigations, third degree
Describe the professional era of policing.
The law is the ultimate authority, centralized hierarchy, no relationship to the community
What are some tactics used during the professional era of policing?
Rapid response, random preventive patrol
Describe the community era of policing.
The law and the citizens have authority, decentralized hierarchy, broad relationship to the community but very involved
What are some tactics used during the community era of policing?
Hot spots, broken windows, foot patrol, problem solving
