Community Policing

Community policing is the collaboration between the community and the police. Information regarding their policies and procedures can be retrieved from your local town, county, state, or even a federal law enforcement agency. Utilizing these agencies, research your current community policing policies and procedures. Where possible, obtain a copy of the community policing policies and attach them as an appendix to your 11 page paper (exclusive of the APA title and reference pages) utilizing at least 5, scholarly outside sources. At a minimum, your paper will discuss: – The goals of the community policing plan – The methods of implementation – Job descriptions for law enforcement engaged in community policing – Efficacy studies (where available) – Technological aspects of the program – Diversity considerations – Community outreach plans and goals Present a value-judgment analysis of whether or not the community policing plan is effectively meeting its goals. Present improvements to the plan and provide analyses which point out the best practices approaches found in the plan. Provide forward looking strategies in both the areas of practical application of policies and future careers which will enhance the plan you have chosen over the next two decades. You can supplement your findings and your presentation by interviewing law enforcement personnel involved with the plan.