Question: There are four basic types of policing. Citizen-police officer policing occurs when a common citizen makes an arrest for a felony. Vigilantism is an example of citizen-police officer policing. Private police are individuals paid to serve a specific purpose. Examples of private police include bank guards, mall security, or department store security. Public police are individuals paid by the government to serve the general interests of all citizens. Municipal police officers are an example of public police. The final type of policing in the United States comprises public police who work in a private capacity. This includes public police officers moonlighting at a club or store. Using the information given in Chapter 1, what do you feel is the most important role of the police? Do you feel that police do this role well, or if not, how can they improve? Either way, explain your choice.