6.8 Conclusion
This chapter focused on policing in the U.S., diving into the historical development of policing and the inequities that have impacted communities of color while looking at the current role of policing. Then we discussed current issues facing policing and the communities they serve, diving further into police misconduct, corruption and accountability and investigating possible Crime Prevention Science solutions that could be implemented. We wrapped up by learning more about the role of a police officer and a victim advocate.
6.8.1 Learning Objectives
- Describe the historical development of policing in the U.S. and the impacts on communicates of color.
- Outline the current role of policing in the U.S.
- Identify how Police Misconduct, Corruption, and Accountability impact police agencies and the communities they serve.
- Interpret the impact of current issues on policing and the communities they serve.
- Investigate police support for Crime Prevention Science (CPSc) Solutions.
6.8.2 Review of Key Terms
- Accountability
- Community-oriented policing
- Controlled substances
- Fourth Amendment
- Jim Crow laws
- Law enforcement
- Mental health
- Miranda rights
- Search and seizure
- Use of force
6.8.3 Review of Critical Thinking Questions
Now that you have read the chapter, return to these questions to gauge how much you’ve learned:
- Why is the history of policing important to understand?
- What about kin policing made it not a good form of policing?
- What are the four eras of policing?
- How was the Homeland Security Era established?
- Why was Sir Robert Peel important to policing?
- What did August Vollmer believe police should be doing?
- How were police officers involved in enforcing Jim Crow laws?
6.8.4 Licenses and Attributions for Conclusion
“Conclusion” by Megan Gonzalez is adapted from “6: Policing” by Tiffany Morey in SOU-CCJ230 Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System by Alison S. Burke, David Carter, Brian Fedorek, Tiffany Morey, Lore Rutz-Burri, and Shanell Sanchez, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Edited for style, consistency, recency, and brevity; added DEI content.