In Just Three Years, from 1975 to 1977, Three of the Main

question 10

Essay

In just three years, from 1975 to 1977, three of the main pillars of policing were knocked down. Discuss what knocked down these pillars and explain what these pillars were.

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Definitions:

Multiple Sclerosis

A chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerves, leading to impaired brain and spinal cord function.

Major Depression

Mood disorder characterized by prolonged feelings of worthlessness and guilt, disruption of normal eating habits, insomnia, a general slowing of behavior, and frequent thoughts of suicide.

Concordance Rate

The likelihood of two individuals sharing a trait or disorder, often used in twin studies to explore genetic vs. environmental influences.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits and forms two embryos, sharing 100% of their genes and typically having very similar appearances and genetic traits.