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What was the first substantive change in American policing since the 1950s?
What was the first substantive change in American policing since the 1950s?
What is the first distinct quality of community policing?
What is the first distinct quality of community policing?
In community policing, how are problems such as crime and disorder addressed?
In community policing, how are problems such as crime and disorder addressed?
What is a problem in the context of community policing?
What is a problem in the context of community policing?
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What is the primary focus of community policing when it comes to neighborhoods?
What is the primary focus of community policing when it comes to neighborhoods?
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How does community policing aim to reduce crime and disorder?
How does community policing aim to reduce crime and disorder?
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Study Notes
Community Policing
- Introduced as a significant change in American policing since the 1950s
- Characterized by two primary qualities: improving community relationships and problem-solving
Improving Community Relationships
- Focuses on building partnerships between police and the community
- Aims to prevent and solve crimes, and alleviate conditions causing crime and disorder
- Involves working directly with neighborhood citizens, government agencies, and social organizations
- Enhances quality of life, contributing to reduced crime and disorder
Problem-Solving
- Involves addressing and eliminating causes or instigators of crime and disorder
- Focuses on events, occurrences, or locations that generate crime or disorder
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Description
Explore the concept of community policing in America, which marks a significant shift in law enforcement practices. Learn about the focus on building positive relationships with the community and collaborating to prevent and solve crimes. Understand the philosophy behind community policing and its impact on neighborhood safety and crime prevention.
