jan 1, 1960 - The Last Half of the 20th Century

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This was a period of great change in policing practices, especially with the Civil Rights movement. The U.S. Supreme Court also enumerated constitutionally based personal rights for those facing arrest, investigation, and criminal prosecution. In 1969, the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration was formed to assist police forces across the nation in technology and adopting new enforcement methods.

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