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Reform Era
Professional crime fighting approach. Reaction to corruption of previous political era. More professional and sophisticated police force in this era. Police thinking, tactics and resources changed due to civil unrest and riots of 1960s. Changes centeres on commuity relations, particularly minority communities. -
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Community Policing
Community policing/problem solving era. "Characterized by by close working relationships between the police and the community, attention to quality of life and problem solving" (Berlin, 2013). Decentralized organizations more attentive to community concerns. Berlin, M.M. (2013). In Encyclopedia of Community Policing and Problem Solving. Retrieved from http://www.sagepub.com/peak/study/.../07350_5.1ref.pdf -
Institutionlaization
Beginning in mid 1990s to present. Community policing efforts during this generation tended to involve multiple strategies such as improved policecitizen communication and community partnerships, increased attention to quality-of ilfe offenses, and targeted enforcement of violent drug offenders.