James Wilson says there are three policing models. The watchman style of managem

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James Wilson says there are three policing models.

The watchman style of management focuses on order maintenance. Officers often ignore minor violations of the law, unless the violation constitutes a breach of the peace. Minor violations and disputes between citizens are largely handled in an informal way.

The legalistic style tends to handle matters formally. In other words, policing is done "by the book." The administrative emphasis is on reducing line officer discretion and effecting unvarying, impartial arrests for all violations.

The service style emphasizes community service above enforcing the law. Arrest is often seen as a last resort, used only when referrals to social service organizations and agencies will be ineffectual.

Pick the one you think would work best in today's environment. Why did you pick that one? Also, choose the style you think would be the worst model and explain why.

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I feel "legalistic style" is the best in current environment as:

I feel "watchman style" is the worst in current environment as:

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