__________, or the practice of rewarding friends, created early police departments that often reflected the communities they served.

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Patronage was the practice of rewarding friends and political supporters with government jobs or appointments. In the early stages of policing, many police departments were formed through patronage, resulting in a workforce that often mirrored the community it served.

__________, or the Practice of Rewarding Friends, Created Early Police