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Application of basic concepts
◾ ◾ How would you define community-oriented policing for your law enforcement
agency? What are the ways in which your agency could or does benefit from community
policing practices?
◾ ◾ What are the ways in which you measure success as a law enforcement agency? Going
forward, are there ways your agency could measure success differently?
◾ ◾ What do you think it means to shift from a warrior to a guardian mentality? What do
you think this shift would look like, both on an agency-wide and individual level?
◾ ◾ In your opinion, what is the role of command staff in implementing community-oriented
policing strategies? What is the role of rank-and-file officers?
◾ ◾ How would you describe your and your agency’s relationship with the communities
you serve? What are the ways in which this relationship could be improved to increase
public trust?
Next steps
◾ ◾ How can your agency implement changes that reflect community policing policies and
practices? What are the obstacles to implementing these changes? How can these obstacles
be overcome?
◾ ◾ What is your agency already doing to implement community-oriented policing? In your
opinion, what is working? What continues to be a challenge?
◾ ◾ What are some examples of changes in policies, practices, and training that could support
community policing in your agency?
◾ ◾ How can your agency work with your officer association or union to implement practices
that build trust between law enforcement and the community?
◾ ◾ What are some community organizations or government agencies that could serve as
partners? What infrastructural support is needed to support these partnerships?
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