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What are the positive and negative effects of the interactions between politics and the police in our society ? Explain

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The political climate of a community can have a huge impact on the police department. Elected officials appoint police administrators, and can often fire them just as easily. The style of law enforcement, formal departmental policy, and informal norms can all be heavily influenced by local politics.

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