Police in the Community: Strategies for the 21st Century

By focusing on the dual themes of community/police collaboration and problem-oriented policing, this text focuses on police involvement and interaction with the communities they serve. It explores the practical strategies of community policing as well as the philosophy behind the community policing movement. The text gives a historical perspective to community policing, examines it as a philosophy, and introduces the skills criminal justice professionals need to implement an effective community policing program. Chapter One discusses the three strategic areas of policing. Chapters Two and Three examine the role of the community and the role of the police respectively in developing a partnership to enhance community safety. Chapter Four discusses the basic interpersonal skills needed to build effective relationships, including the communication process, barriers to effective communication, lessons learned from business, and human relations guidelines.