Discussion Questions
- Why and how was private policing developed?
- Discuss Sir Robert Peel’s role in policing. How did his reforms impact modern day policing?
- The 1930s to the 1980s is referred to as the reform era of policing. Why? What reforms were made?
- Using recent examples, discuss the issues of jurisdiction and authority encountered among local, state, and federal agencies.
- What are the qualifications that are necessary in order to obtain a position in law enforcement?