Development of Police Agencies and Their Jurisdiction

CJA 204 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

When exploring the historical development of police agencies and their jurisdiction it is important to understand that there are several branches of agencies. The government has created certain laws by the legislative branch to protect individual's rights and wellbeing. As a result, Law Enforcement has always played a vital role in protecting and serving the community ranging from local, state and federal jurisdictions. However, Law Enforcement has gone through drastic changes in their tactics and strategies since the beginning in 1626 and now especially after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. To understand how time has changed in the development of police agencies it is substantial to be...