Which policing era is associated with the development of DARE and community relations programs?

• A. Political Era
• B. Community Era
• C. Reform Era
• D. Industrial Era

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is how DARE and community relations fit into policing eras: they belong to the Community Era, which centers on partnerships with the public, proactive outreach, and solving problems through collaboration. DARE works by engaging with schools and families to prevent drug use and by building trust between police and youth, which exemplifies the era’s emphasis on community involvement and prevention rather than merely enforcing laws. The other eras focus on different models: the political era tied policing to political power and patronage, the reform era emphasizes professionalization and crime-fighting with less emphasis on community ties, and the industrial era isn’t the standard framework used for policing history.