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In 5 pages the author discusses the issue of community policing, which is also referred to as COP. 'Community policing is a viable option as long as all divisions and individuals are well informed and integrated into the philosophy of the COP process, and a department-wide strategy for the implementation of COP is developed. Community policing yields long-term solutions to many problems.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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It is impossible for them to be at all places at all times. Glensor and Peak (1998) said, "During interviews with the officers, residents expressed considerable fear of crime
but also related an underlying atmosphere of tension, brought about by the influx of gang-related graffiti, assaults, rioting, and shots fired. Residents also expressed concern with the outward signs
of neighborhood disorder, including abandoned buildings and vehicles, traffic problems, and uncollected refuse" (Glensor; Peak, 1998, 1). Strengths * ? Reduction in crime/contribution to the solution of criminal problems (Weinstein,
1998). * ? It is a proactive approach that encourages community involvement and participation (Weinstein, 1998). * ? Focuses on the treatment and/or punishment of offenders Weaknesses * ? Exclusion of investigative
units from participating in the program * ? Requires competent leadership and problem solving skills, ethical integrity, writing skills, knowledge about the causes of and solutions for crime, mediation skills, and
organizational skills * ? Slow implementation of community policing * ? "Agencies that create special units assigned solely to community policing typically create hard feeling and misunderstandings among other department personnel,
especially those in patrol" (Breci, Erickson, 1998). Opportunities * ? Social control establishment in order to affect the behaviors and ideals of people (Quinn, 1997) * ? To rely on
a proactive partnership between law enforcement agencies, community, the DAs office, and public and private groups (Weinstein, 1998). * ? To identify resources and to garner the support and commitment of
policy makers Threats * ? Lack of open communication * ? Lack of funding * ? Instead of truly implementing the program, the temptation to attempt to obtain the free federal funding
* ? Lack of acceptance by law enforcement community Structure * 1. 18 Developing a department-wide strategy for the implementation of COP (Breci, Erickson, 1998). * 2. 18 Integration of all divisions and individuals
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