Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1. Select at least two (2) types of changes (e.g., public and society, law enforcement

officers, police bureaucracy, standards community involvement, technology, etc.), and

examine how the selected changes have affected police operations, mission and values, or

goals and objectives in the 21st century in the United States. Support your response.

2. Explain the various lines of communications present within any given local law

enforcement agency. Next, determine at least two (2) challenges and concerns that law

enforcement might encounter with communication and suggest your strategy to mitigate

the challenges. Support your response.

3. Examine the importance of police patrol in modern policing.

4. Identify at least two (2) quality of life issues (e.g., panhandlers, prostitution, problems

associated with bars and clubs, police interaction with individuals who are mentally ill,

homeless people and civil disobedience) that permeate modern law enforcement

practices. Propose a response to these issues, based on common practices as outlined in

the text, and provide your rationale.

5. Compare and contrast police reactions as they relate to violence in schools, homes, and

workplaces. Provide one (1) example of each to support your response.

6. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources as references, such as journal articles,

newspapers, magazines, and publications from law enforcement associations. Note:

Wikipedia, blogs, and similar websites do not qualify as quality academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins

on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check

with your professor for any additional instructions.

 Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the

professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are

not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 Demonstrate knowledge of the history of law enforcement.

 Compare and contrast the hierarchy of command associated with modern law

enforcement agencies.

 Discuss the theoretical undertones of policing strategies (i.e., community policing, patrol

patterns).

 Discuss ideological and practical positions and debate controversial issues in policing.

 Use technology and information resources to research advanced issues in law

enforcement.