SOCL 3371 Lecture : Criminal Justice LECTURE 6
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Explains the development of policing professional ideology by using a corporate strategy framework. What are the three eras of policing that they establish: the political era (1840s-1900s, the reform era (1920s-1970s, the community problem-solving era (now) 2 points emphasized: policing is viewed being conditioned by broad social forces & attitudes, the way institutions, norms, & attitudes have dealt with racial minorities affects the police during each era. The political era: strategy of policing in this time period: legitimacy: political leaders function: crime control, order maintenance. Demand: from politicians or bosses; face to face contact. Outcome: politicians" satisfaction, perception of social order tactics and tech: foot patrol, call boxes, investigations: strengths community integration. Useful services provided to local residents (ex: aided immigrants in finding jobs and acclimating) What is left out by kelling & moore according to williams & murphy: the importance of racial & social conflicts in the development of american police department.
