5.1 Recognize the historical context that created modern policing.

5.2 Trace the early history of policing in the United States.

5.3 Describe how cronyism and patronage shaped American policing in the 19th century.

5.4 Examine how policing became a profession at the beginning of the 20th century.

5.5 Describe the role of federal law enforcement in American policing.

5.6 Explain the cause of tensions between the police and the public in the 1960s and 1970s.

5.7 Demonstrate the impact of United States drug policy on American policing.

5.8 Identify the strengths and weaknesses of community policing.

5.9 Summarize the impact of the September 11 attacks on American law enforcement.

5.10 Discuss possible changes in modern policing.