The era in law enforcement where the goal was to increase the professionalization of policing, thus removing it from political pressures, was called _______________.

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The professionalization of policing was the main goal during the professional period, which began in the 1930s and lasted until the 1970s. This period was characterized by the development of standardized hiring practices, training, and increased emphasis on scientific methods in police work. The goal was to remove police forces from political pressures and make them more efficient and effective. The traditional or political period (A) refers to the early years of policing, which were marked by corruption, politics, and patronage. The community-oriented period (C) began in the 1980s and emphasized collaboration between police and the community to solve problems. The profiling period (D) is not a real era in law enforcement history.

The Era in Law Enforcement Where the Goal Was to Increase