Unit 3 Assignment: The History of Technology in Policing
This week you will describe how technology has affected policing methods in patrol.
Write a 750- to 1,000-word essay incorporating the following:
Identify and explain how technology was used in each of the following policing eras:
Political Era
Professional Era
Community Oriented Era
Identify and explain how technology changed policing methods in patrol during each policing era.
Examine how the effect of science and technology had an impact on the world as it applies to policing.
Compare the benefits and challenges that policing has encountered as a result of interactions with science and technology.
Note: This assignment requires outside research. Use at least two credible sources and discuss how you evaluated the credibility of the resources used. You may consult the Library, the internet, course materials, and other outside resources to support your task, using proper citations in APA Style.
Directions:
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
Include a cover page and references page in 10- to 12-point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable).
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
Writing should be well-ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
Appropriate citation style should be followed.
You should also make sure to:
Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date.
Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level. communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
Use examples to support your discussion.
Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.
