CJ299_Unit_7_Assignment.docx Community Orientated Policing and Problem Orientated Policin

CJ299_Unit_7_Assignment.docx  Community Orientated Policing and Problem Orientated Policing  Purdue University Global   CJ299 Unit 7 Assignment     Community Orientated Policing, (COP) and Problem Orientated Policing, (POP) are a couple of ways law enforcement can help solve and prevent crime within their communities. According to International Association of Chiefs of Police Cop is, “defined as involving three key components: developing community partnerships, engaging in problem solving, and implementing community policing organizational features.” Community policing is about developing relationships and being active in the community to prevent crime from happening if possible and making people comfortable enough to be able to come to police officers if need be concerning crimes that could happen or may have happened. Police officers are supposed to develop relationships with other government agencies, private businesses, community members, the media, and some nonprofit organizations.   Community orientated policing can benefit many people. It can bring together the community as a whole. When police officers have a common goal of good with the community it can bring everyone together and build a better community. Another benefit of police being active in their communities is that it can be a good crime deterrent. Criminals are less likely to commit crimes when they know they are being watched and have a higher chance of getting caught. This can make communities feel safer. Police officers can be us