"... Community policing is a value system which permeates a police department, in which the primary organizational goal is working cooperatively with individual citizens, groups of citizens, and both public and private organizations to identify and resolve issues which potentially effect the livability of specific neighborhoods, areas, or the city as a whole."
(http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/police/cbp.htm)
Using your knowledge of police community relations, participate in a dialogue with your classmates regarding the following questions:
- What do you think are the most important issues facing our local communities? How can police officers be a part of the solution?
- Review some of the links posted here or submit your own. Which of these strategies would you find particularly useful in improving police community relations?
- In your opinion, which PCR strategies are most effective? (Team, Strategic, Problem Solving, Community)