Community Policing: A Contemporary Perspective

Community Policing: A Contemporary Perspective
ISBN-10
1593455119
ISBN-13
9781593455118
Series
Community Policing
Category
Community policing
Pages
445
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Victor E. Kappeler, Larry K. Gaines

Description

This text explores community policing - a philosophy and an organizational strategy that expands the traditional police mandate. It broadens the focus of fighting crime to include solving community problems, urging police to form a partnership with the people in the community so average citizens can contribute to the police process in exchange for their support and participation. Now includes a chapter on Community Crime Prevention. Profiles feature community policing programs in various cities, and problem-solving case studies cover special topics. Includes: The Ten Principles of Community Policing. Includes ten principles of community policing, profiles in community policing, and problem-solving case studies.

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