Neighborhood Policing

Community policing is a philosophy. It uses organizational strategies that support the use of partnerships and problem solving techniques to address issues of public safety.Community-oriented policing is collaboration between the community, organizations within the community, and the police that identify and solve community problems. Police officers work with the community to help solve problems related to crime, fear of crime, social and physical disorder, and neighborhood conditions. They do this to enhance the safety and quality of neighborhoods. Officers spend time in these neighborhoods getting to know the residents and business owners by talking to them about the problems that the community is facing or individuals who are causing problems. They are responsible for reducing crime in their beats.

Several studies have checked the compares of citizen volunteerism in crime prevention programs, but a small number of studies have thoroughly compared community-oriented policing (COP) programs. In a progressive society, law enforcement should embody numerous ways that seek to curb crime. Police work and community policing work in tandem because both are aimed at improving public safety.

One of the most effective policing strategies used in law enforcement is community policing. Two experts in this strategy are Robert Trojanowicz and Bonnie Bucqueroux. They have done research and wrote many articles on the topic. Trojanowicz worked for Michigan State University and has recently passed away. Bucqueroux was a victim of domestic violence and has added ideas in this area for community policing.

The NYPD precinct for this neighbor hood is 103rd Precinct. According to an article written by Donachie for Times Ledger published October 6th.2016. “The NYPD announced a continued reduction in crime for the month of September while also touting the extension of the neighborhood policing model into nine new areas, including precincts in Jamaica and Astoria, as well as a housing bureau based out of Flushing.” Members of the 103rd Precinct interacted with members of the community at a more informal basis, using increased patrol and social interactions. This resulted is a reduction of crime in the neighborhood. Using community policing methods at the 103rd Precinct, crime was decreased by 2.8 % and shootings decreased by 8 %. Mayor Bill de Blasio

The Community Orientented Policing Services wrote about how the events after Ferguson affected the Community Policing aspect for officers on the job. Community Policing is a topic of discussion because people do not like the rules that officers have to follow in their jobs. The services believe that everyone is a leader not just police officers, but they have noticed that the Community thinks they are just followers who give information to the police. From the Wisconsin’s chiefs point of view he states “fully 80 percent of African-American respondents said “yes,” in contrast to 37 percent of White respondents. Three-quarters of African-American respondents said that they had “little or no confidence in the investigations” into the shooting;

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Policing in America underwent a major paradigm shift in the way that law enforcement was carried out – this shift was known as a shift from the Political Era to the Professional (Reform) Era (Roberg, Novak, Cordner, & Smith, 2015). This switch in eras happened in the United States during a period branded as the Progressive Era, when many “types of problems … began to be addressed not only in the public sector but also in private enterprise” (Roberg et al., 2015, p. 41). This movement affected the United States and the American life since it functioned on the ideas that there should be “(1) honest and efficiency in government, (2) more authority for public officials (and less for politicians), and (3) the use of experts to respond to specific

Different officers may have different ways to contribute to partnerships. For example, patrol officers have a unique position to help monitor and supervise supervisees (Parent and Snyder, 1999). Patrolling gives officers access to the supervisee and their social networks which can help provide knowledge of their activity (La Vigne, N. G., Solomon, A. L., Beckman, K. A., Dedel, K., & Center, J. P., 2006), this can be very valuable especially in cases which community corrections officers are mostly in their office and not in the field (Thornton et al. 2006). This can help with intervening before recidivism occurs due to being able to foresee issues that the supervisee may be having. This may help law enforcement officers prevent certain crime

Brunson, Rod k., Miller, Jody.2006. "Gender, Race, And Urban Policing: The Experience Of African American Youths". Gender & Society 20(4): 531-552.

Law enforcement officers have many duties. Law enforcement officers are sworn to serve and protect society as well as to fight crime. They also maintain order within their jurisdiction, as well as providing other services that the community will benefit from. Most of the time, police officers are considered to be crime fighters, in which this image has been brought to citizen’s attention by the media. The styles of policing should match the community in which they serve, so there is no conflict between the community and the law enforcement officer. The future policing structure does have a huge impact socially, economically, and

1. Compare and contrast at least two leadership and management styles. How does your answer help create an ethical environment?

Being a police officer in general is difficult in this day and age, any slight amount of support would benefit greatly. Proactive policing strategies is exactly the type of assistance that law enforcement need. Proactive policing is a practice in place in order to help deter criminal activity. This is done by showing a police presence in communities preventing a crime from take place, it aids in maintain order, and gives people the sense of safety. Our book, Criminal Justice in America, explains why this type of police work is beneficial “Because they are mainly reactive, the police usually arrive at the scene only after the crime has been committed and the perpetrator has fled” ((Cole et al., 2016. P. 155).

Auxiliary Policing was formed in 1989 and Peel Auxiliary Police has over 100 active volunteers. The duty of an Auxiliary Police officer is to supplement the police force with additional manpower. Although they do not perform duties that require force, they take part in other police work that preserves peace and order, prevents crime and protects life and property, as instructed by their department. Auxiliary members support Peel Regional Police by attending special community events, assisting with RIDE programs, patrol escorts and emergency callouts. PEEL Auxiliary Police has done many things for their community such as, Santa Claus and Remembrance Day parades, local community events like the Streetsville Bread and Honey Festival, Khalsa Day Parade, and Canada Day celebrations in Brampton and Mississauga. They also provide assistance in the Training Bureau at Recruit Graduations and they are involved daily with Canada Immigration to be on hand for Citizenship Court swearing in ceremonies. The volunteers put in countless hours to support the police force in certain events for their community. Community service and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who live in it.

According to Miller, Hess, and Orthmann (2008) community policing is defined as a law enforcement agency actively working with the residents of the community to reduce and prevent crime. Within the Fort Worth, Texas police department a citizen’s police academy is held for members of the local community to actively participate with sworn officers and serve as a link between officers and the community they protect. In addition to the citizen’s patrol, Burleson also hosts an Explorer program which allows young adults age fourteen or older to gain valuable learning experiences by interacting with officers who mentor and mold them into responsible members of the community. McGruff the crime dog is another child based icon which teaches young children about safety and avoiding violence and

Law enforcement must endeavor to keep programs such as citizens’ academies, town hall meetings and philosophies such as community oriented policing. Why? Because they maintain the pipeline to the public and they keep law enforcement in touch with the community. There is a need for more communication between law enforcement and community stakeholders. For the police to maintain the public’s trust in the face of negative incidents and changing demographics, the manner in which they convey their trustworthiness may have to change. To achieve real transparency its going to take more that technical gadgetry. Tracie Keesee, a police captain who is also the co-founder of RCLA’s Center for Policing Equity, suggest turning precinct houses into public spaces. “It might be adjoined with a rec center,” she says. “There could be wireless in the lobby, a room for community meetings, so that it’s not just that you come in when you’re handcuffed or making a report. (Bennett, D, 2014).”