The professionalization of law enforcement requires a generalist approach that involves: (1) higher entry-level education; (2) expanded and broadened academy training; (3) diversified experience. The study explores the effect of the generalist approach on organizational problems such as stagnation, elitism, cliquism, corruption, and empire-building. It also attempts to determine whether the generalist or specialist approach works more effectively with the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving style of law enforcement. Appendixes, endnote references, bibliography, tables, graphs, charts