The Defining Event That Helped Shape Police Reforms in the 1990s

question 47

Multiple Choice

The defining event that helped shape police reforms in the 1990s was the:

• A)Creation of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
• B)Creation of the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration.
• C)Growth of police unions.
• D)Beating of Rodney King.

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Definitions:

Discharge Planning

The comprehensive process aimed at ensuring a patient has a smooth transition from the hospital to home or another care setting, focusing on continuity of care.

Home Care

Health or supportive care provided in the patient's home by healthcare professionals or by family and friends.

Family Interactional Theory

A theory suggesting that patterns of interaction within a family influence individual behaviors and relationships, often used to understand the dynamics of mental health and substance use.

General Systems Theory

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