CJ405 Community Policing
This course focuses on one of the most revolutionary models of policing we have seen in many decades. Community policing is not merely a means of better addressing community needs, but a philosophy that turns traditional policing on its head by empowering the community rather than dictating to the community. In this way, policing derives its role and priorities from the community rather than dictating to the community what the police role will be. Community policing requires a new breed of police officers who must serve as more than law enforcers. Community Police Officers (CPOs) must also play the important roles of advisors, facilitators, and supporters of new community-based initiatives. The CPO has responsibility for a specific geographical area and works as a generalist who considers making arrests as only one of many options that can be use, if only temporarily, to address community problems. As the community's conduit for positive change, the COP enlists citizens in the process of policing themselves.
Offered
Online