Prairieville Community Model

Wells. W. (2009) “Community Partnership.” In E. Maguire and Wells (eds). Implementing Community Policing: Washington D.C.: Department of justice, Office of community oriented Policing Services.

The Community Policing era has been one of the contemporary police activities in the last 30 years. It is more of a decentralized approach to reducing crime by involving the same officer in the same community on a long term basis, so residents will develop trust and then provide information and assistance to the officer. Community Policing does not replace motorized patrol or other police tactics but instead compliments them with community partnership and problem solving (Bailey, 2011).

What does community really mean? The definition of community is, “a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.” I believe community is more than just a definition. Community means sticking together and accepting those within the community

The final piece of creating a new definition of community for me was being exposed to the Community dialog participants words. During the question and answering panel, I created a different definition of community by just listening to enriched experiences that the ladies had over the years. One of the presenter said, “ Whatever happens is yesterday.Today, we try. Tomorrow is a new day.” From this quote and the speaking of the relationships that had been created by community partnerships in this area, I felt my definition of community was bringing small part or resource like, Sister Carmen together to provided more for the whole, the children of Boulder County. I enjoyed listening to the stories of never giving up on a child even, if his or

During this era, several police departments began to delve into more community involvement on the war on crime. There are three necessary principles in community policing, partnership, problem solving, and organizational change. Miller, Hess, and Orthmann (2014) stated that partnership describe the indispensable relationship between the community and law enforcement. Partnership are central to modern-day policing because they recognize a basic truth- law enforcement cannot do it alone. Each element plays an important role in community policing.

Community policing consist of following three key components: Community Partnerships, Organizational Transformation, and Problem Solving. Community Partnership is the collaborative partnerships between the law enforcement agency and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and enhance trust in police. Organizational Transformation is the alignment of organizational management, structure, personnel, and information systems to support community partnerships and proactive problem solving. Problem Solving is the process of engaging in the proactive and systematic examination of identified problems to develop and rigorously evaluate effective responses.

Over the years community policing has become an effective method used by law enforcement to better serve their communities. The concept is to develop a partnership between the police and the

Community policing consists of three main components: (1) collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and the community to address problems and develop solutions while increasing trust in the police, (2) an organizational transformation to support those partnerships and solutions, and (3) proactive and systematic consideration of community problems to develop beneficial responses (Community policing defined, 2014). As community policing is becoming the accepted norm throughout the nation, having adopted this strategy will aid us in meeting the accreditation requirements. Our mission is to provide the best in public safety that we possibly can, and the community policing strategy is the best way to do

Communities are the fundamental base of any society’s success. In most cases, communities provide individuals with the essential components to succeed not only singularly but collectively as well. The social interactions between these individuals contribute to either the progression or deterioration of the quality of life of those within the community. A significant factor that plays into the progression or deterioration of a community’s ability to thrive is law enforcement agencies. In a survey that was conducted at Baylor University, students polled local residence on their perspective on the Waco Police Department and their influence on the city of Waco.

Community policing started in the 1980s when agencies started to move away from a crime-fighting model. This model is based on establishing partnerships with and in the community, including officers and citizens. This was largely based on the fact that through the previous model agencies noticed that they were losing touch with the very communities they had been sworn to protect (Cox, 2014). This method is important to society because it encompasses both officers and private citizens. It gives everyone the chance to have input on policing. It brings support through and with the people of a community together for a common goal.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

As community boundaries relate to the purpose of the partnership, so do the relevant stakeholders. However, because community justice initiatives aim to articulate the voice of the community and improve quality of life for everyone that uses or provides resources to the community, the range of stakeholders is very broad. Following the partnership model we move on to the mobilization model whereby the unity of the community is reinforced in order to suppress criminal activity.

A community is established when more than two people share the same values and through time this personal connection evolves into a fellowship governed by rituals, traditions, and a particular form of communication that when taken together makes a group of individuals whether living in a specific geographical area or connected by ideals so distinct that their distinguishing marks allow them to stand out from among the crowd. They do not just believe in something like an organization but they need each other to survive and thrive. A good example is the Old Order Amish Mennonite community wherein the community serves as source of identity, strength and provides the reason why they should sustain the community’s way of life.

My interest in community organizing and building began with the passion and knowledge for the well-being of others my father instilled in my life. My father was the late Chief Elmer Manatowa Jr of the Sac and Fox Nation, Native Tribe of Oklahoma. I have been an active Governing Council member (all adult members) of my Tribe for many years. I landed my first real job, Planning Department secretary, after taking a business course at the local technical .school. In that position, I had the opportunity to attend a Tribal Sovereignty Symposium organized by the Federal, State, and Tribal organizations. This was my first taste of community organizing and community building. It was the fourth symposium of its kind. The topics included Indian law, environmental issues, law enforcement, juvenile justice, arts, taxation, spirituality, preservation, state compacts, and Tribal immunity. There were two Senate Bills, 299 and 667. Bill 299 allowed certain protections for protecting land royalties and mineral rights. The protections included oil and mineral operator’s exclusion from drilling on individually owned Indian Country lands. Bill 667 referred to the health and human service regarding Indians.

I wouldn’t really say my community as a whole has an impact on me as a person but people in around me have had a huge impact on me for who I am today. The people who have the biggest impact on me is defiantly my family and friends, I have done so many things with them that made me the person who I am today.