Week 2 discussion on the history of policing, legal homework

Week 2 Instructor Insight

The History of Policing may appear to be a simple topic, but it’s a lot more complex and involved than it first appears!

Within these links/download(s), you will find information and analysis that will help you form a better understanding of the history of policing in many aspects. ;

As you carefully review the information within these links/download(s), please focus your attention upon a few questions. What value does knowledge and understanding of history offer us? Might it help to prevent repeated mistakes? Might it help to save resources from being applied to already-disproven theories and practices?

Notice, again, that I provide you with official governmental resources. Please be sure to use Acceptable Resources both in your Discussions and in Writing Assignments. What are Acceptable Resources? Visit the Student Center for a full articulation and explanation!

Enjoy these great resources to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the history of policing!

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Debating the Evolution of American Policing – DOJ (1988) ; (Download)

Debating the Evolution of American Policing. DOJ.OJP.1988.pdf ;

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Understanding Community Policing – DOJ – BJA (Download)

Understanding Community Policing.DOJ.BJA.pdf ;

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http://www.bjs.gov/index.cfm?ty=tp&tid=81

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http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/default.asp?Item=2754

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http://www.usmarshals.gov/history/oldest.htm