In the political era of policing, detectives played a large and significant role in crime fighting.

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During the political era of policing, which spanned from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, the primary focus was on maintaining order rather than crime fighting, and the role of detectives was not as prominent or developed as it would become in later periods. Policing was more about visibility and maintaining a social order, often influenced by political connections, rather than investigative work or solving crimes.

In the Political Era of Policing, Detectives Played a Large