In the Political Era, it was nearly impossible to maintain a sense of organizational control, leading to police agencies that were ineffective, inefficient, disorganized, and corrupt.

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During the Political Era of policing (mid-1800s to early 1900s), police departments were heavily influenced by local politicians and their affiliates, leading to widespread corruption, inefficiency, and a lack of professional standards, which made organizational control and effective policing very challenging.

In the Political Era, It Was Nearly Impossible to Maintain