In this unit, you learned about the evolution of policing and its interactive role with society. By completing this assignment, you will develop your understanding of the application of the police/community contract that would be the foundation for future essay and research assignments for this course. For this assignment, you will compose an essay in which you will explain the following items listed below.
Explain the three eras of policing (political, reform, and community policing) and how each period of time contributes to the traditional policing model.
How does the application of the social contract theory, Maslows motivational needs theory, and the guidance of the U.S. Constitution influence the power of law enforcement operational practice between the police and the community?
