From Compliance to Community: The Transformative Power of Community Policing - 10th Anniversary Edition

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of community policing in the United States, from its inception in the early 1980s to its current state-of-the-art practices. The authors, who are leading experts in the field, provide a detailed analysis of the key principles of community policing, including:

• Proactive problem solving
• Community partnerships
• Trust building
• Accountability

The book also includes case studies of successful community policing programs from around the country, as well as a discussion of the challenges and obstacles that community policing faces. This 10th anniversary edition of the book has been updated to include the latest research and best practices in community policing, and it is an essential resource for anyone interested in this important topic.

Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community, 10th Anniversary Edition

by Alfie Kohn

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The Evolution of Community Policing

Community policing is a philosophy and approach to policing that emphasizes the importance of building partnerships between the police and the community. The goal of community policing is to create a more just and equitable society by reducing crime, improving the quality of life for residents, and building trust between the police and the community.

The origins of community policing can be traced back to the early 1980s, when police departments in cities such as Houston, Texas, and Newark, New Jersey, began to experiment with new ways to address the problem of crime. These departments recognized that traditional policing methods, which focused on responding to calls for service and enforcing the law, were not effective in reducing crime or improving the relationship between the police and the community.

Community policing is based on the idea that the police cannot solve the problem of crime on their own. They need the help of the community to identify and address the root causes of crime. Community policing programs typically involve a variety of activities, such as:

• Foot patrols and community meetings
• Problem-solving partnerships between the police and the community
• Community policing centers
• School-based policing programs
• Community policing councils

The Principles of Community Policing

The key principles of community policing are:

• Proactive problem solving. Community policing is not about reacting to crime after it has happened. It is about preventing crime from happening in the first place. Community policing officers work with the community to identify and address the root causes of crime, such as poverty, lack of opportunity, and social disorder.
• Community partnerships. Community policing is about building partnerships between the police and the community. These partnerships are essential for identifying and solving crime problems, and for building trust between the police and the community.
• Trust building. Trust is the foundation of community policing. Without trust, the police cannot effectively work with the community to solve crime problems. Community policing officers work to build trust by being visible and accessible, by listening to the concerns of the community, and by responding to the needs of the community.
• Accountability. Community policing officers are accountable to the community they serve. They are responsible for listening to the concerns of the community, and for responding to the needs of the community. Community policing officers are also subject to the same laws and regulations as other police officers.

The Benefits of Community Policing

Community policing has a number of benefits, including:

• Reduced crime. Community policing has been shown to reduce crime rates in a variety of settings. This is because community policing officers are able to identify and address the root causes of crime, and to work with the community to solve crime problems.
• Improved quality of life. Community policing also improves the quality of life for residents. This is because community policing officers are able to build relationships with residents, and to work with them to address the issues that are important to them.
• Increased trust between the police and the community. Community policing builds trust between the police and the community. This is because community policing officers are visible and accessible, and they listen to the concerns of the community.

The Challenges of Community Policing

Community policing is not without its challenges. Some of the challenges that community policing officers face include:

• Lack of resources. Community policing requires a significant investment of time and resources. This can be a challenge for police departments that are already understaffed and underfunded.
• Resistance from within the police department. Some police officers may be resistant to community policing. They may believe that it is a soft approach to policing, or that it will make their jobs more difficult.
• Resistance from the community. Some community members may be resistant to community policing. They may believe that it is a form of surveillance, or that it will give the police too much power.

Despite the challenges, community policing has proven to be an effective way to reduce crime, improve the quality of life for residents, and build trust between the police and the community. Community policing is a valuable tool that can be used to create a more just and equitable society.

Community policing is a transformative approach to policing that has the potential to create a more just and equitable society. By building partnerships between the police and the community, community policing can reduce crime, improve the quality of life for residents, and build trust between the police and the community. Community policing is a valuable tool that can be used to create a better future for all.

References

1. Bratton, W. J. (2006). Community policing: A strategic guide. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
2. Goldstein, H. (1990). Problem-oriented policing. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
3. Kelling, G. L., & Moore, M. H. (1988). The evolving strategy of policing. Perspectives on Policing, 4(2),1-15.
4. National Institute of Justice. (2003). Community policing: A review of the literature. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice.
5. Rosenbaum, D. P. (2006). Community policing: Crime and race in the United States. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.

Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community, 10th Anniversary Edition

by Alfie Kohn

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	334 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	182 pages

FREE