Question
Which of the four police department eras did the patronage system develop?
• a
O b
Night Watch Era
Reform Era
Early Police/Political Era
Community Policing Era
• a
O b
Night Watch Era
Reform Era
Early Police/Political Era
Community Policing Era
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The patronage system developed during the **Early Police/Political Era**. This era was characterized by a close relationship between police forces and local political leaders, often leading to the hiring and promotion of officers based on political connections rather than merit.