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    well-known strategies of policing developed by Professor Herman Goldstein is called problem oriented policing. Problem oriented policing is the theory that every crime/incident should be evaluated and used to better the overall crime issues facing the community. POP uses data information about cluster mapping and hotspot areas to try and predict crimes before they happen. Preventative measures are also a big part of POP which involves local businesses, regular citizens and even private sectors to receive

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    Police Force Strategies

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    There are numerous strategies that any police force could utilize to improve their relations with the community. Some forces may apply these strategies, while some may not, but all could benefit from implementing them. It is very important for a police force to maintain a good relationship with their community as they are there to protect and represent them.The first strategy that I would recommend a police force implement would be too train officers to deal with and be more comfortable with different

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    Community policing was established to reduce crime and disorder, promote citizens’ quality of life in communities, reduce fear of crime, and improve police–citizen relations (Fridell & Wycoff, 2004, p.4). To achieve these goals, there are three key components of community policing: organizational transformation, community partnership and problem solving. The philosophy of community policing focuses on the way departments are organized and managed and how the framework can be transformed to support

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    generating and sustaining serious crime. The model does not suggest that there is a direct link between disorder and serious crime but instead that disorder may lead to an increased fear and withdrawal from the residents in the surrounding area, which then allows more serious crime to happen because there is a decreased level of social control. The theory also states that police are able to play a large role in stopping this process by focusing on disorder and less serious crime. By doing this, the police

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    the property value of the neighborhood, and gradually a criminal element begins to establish itself within the neighborhood. Zero tolerance policing holds that strict non-discretionary law enforcement that is tough on crime, specifically minor offenses will decrease more serious crime. This policing style is closely related

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    usage within the past couple of years. In society today, they play major roles in public safety such as reducing crime rate, gathering clues for court trials, and helping catch criminals. With technology getting better and more advanced, the use of cameras in public is growing at a rapid rate. Cities all over the U.S. have been installing cameras in busy places with hopes of reducing crime rates. A police chief in Manhattan claims that the use of CCTV cameras does nothing but help them. He stated that

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    model to work there a few steps that it needs to follow. Scanning involves problem identification for example, two or more similar incidents constitute a community crime, fear, or disorder. The way that this is being identified is no only by police officers but these types of situations can also be observed by citizen surveys, crime and community mapping, statistical information, one on one conversations with citizens and much more. The next one that follows is

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    Project is to encourage and educate inner-city communities that may have been significantly impacted by violence. The V.O.I.C.E Project provides services and information that will meet the needs of various communities. We strive to promote safety and prevention through psychoeducation, interventions, programs, and resources. We will use our ideas for change and empowerment to encourage inner-city communities to enhance their wellness holistically. Our goal is to advocate for communities that have experienced

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    The purpose of the Community Themes and Strengths Assessment (CTSA) is to provide answers to the questions: “What is important to Chicago community?” “How do Chicagoans perceived the quality of life?” and “What assets do we have as a city that can be used to improve the Chicago community health?”. The CTSA phase will result in a powerful understanding of Chicago community concerns and issues, their perceptions about quality of life and a map of community assets. The information collected during the

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    Throughout all religions worldwide they all follow their own code for living that has been developed since they have been introduced, these religions have created a code for living to find their inner peace or strength. Buddhism and Islamic now go beyond religion and become more of a philosophy or way too live your life, both of these religions set out principles on how to live their lives and believe that if they follow their code for living and live their lives morally correct then they will go

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