What happened to the communication level between police and citizens from 1900 to 1940?

During the period from 1900 to 1940, the communication level between police and citizens generally decreased. This era was marked by significant social changes, including urbanization and the impacts of the Industrial Revolution. As cities expanded and populations grew, police forces often became more centralized and bureaucratic, which led to a disconnect between law enforcement and community members.

Policing strategies during this time tended to focus more on order maintenance and enforcement than on community engagement or communication. The emphasis was often on responding to crime rather than proactive community relations. Additionally, public perceptions of police were influenced by issues such as corruption, the rise of the professionalization of policing, and the challenges presented by Prohibition, which strained relationships between police and citizens.

All these factors combined created an environment where direct communication between police and the communities they served was often limited, ultimately leading to a decrease in effective interaction and mutual understanding.