Write a 5- to 7-page paper in which you examine the evolution of policing and the training and skills required to adequately prepare individuals to be successful in law enforcement. Address the following in your paper:

Compare and contrast the major characteristics of the three eras of policing–political era, reform era, and community era. Provide real-world examples to illustrate the differences between each era.
Identify the skills and training that are imparted to police trainees during their academy training that you believe are most essential to future success in law enforcement. Explain your rationale. Consider using real-world events to justify your rationale.
Examine the principles of community policing and its importance in law enforcement. Explain how it differs from traditional policing. Provide real-world scenarios to illustrate these differences.
Examine critically the four stages of the problem-solving process (SARA) and explain the importance of each stage.
Determine the top five qualities that detectives and undercover officers need to possess and explain how these qualities relate to real-world applications and future success.
Use at least four quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Trace the development of law enforcement organizations and police operations in America.
Illustrate the nature of police work and describe the training and management of police officers.
Analyze the development of community-oriented policing and describe its impact on communities today.
Describe the nature and purpose of criminal investigation, including some investigative techniques.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in law enforcement operations and management.
Write clearly and concisely about law enforcement operations and management using proper writing mechanics.