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Presented by: The Florida Regional Community

Policing Institute at St. Petersburg College

With Funding from: Department of Justice, COPS Office

Introduction to Community Introduction to Community Oriented PolicingOriented Policing


Getting StartedGetting Started

• Introduction and Pretest

• Introduction of Instructor

• RCPI Paperwork

• Review of Course Goals

• View “Building Bridges” video


Course GoalsCourse Goals

• Participants will:– Understand the history & development of

community policing – Understand the nature of police – community

partnerships– Understand the basic elements of a genuine

community policing philosophy– Demonstrate an understanding of the problem

solving process and documenting results


Unit Two: Introduction to Unit Two: Introduction to Community Oriented PolicingCommunity Oriented Policing

• Historically law enforcement was tasked to non military local groups within a village

• Public Shaming without trial common tool to maintain order

• “Professional Policing” first conceived by Sir Robert Peel


Development of Modern Policing Development of Modern Policing by Sir Robert Peel.by Sir Robert Peel.

• 1829, Peel presented “An Act for Improving the Police in and near the Metropolis” to Parliament = First Metro Police Force in London

• NINE (9) timeless Peel’s principles in course book:

• #1 – Prevent Crime and Disorder• #2 - Public approval of police existence


Peel’s Principles ContinuedPeel’s Principles Continued

• #3 – Secure willing cooperation (of the public)

• #4 – Cooperation diminishes with the necessity for the use of force

• #5 – Constant demonstration of absolute impartiality in police service

• #6 – Use only the minimum of force necessary


Peel’s Principles ContinuedPeel’s Principles Continued

• #7 – Police are the public and the public are the police

• #8 – Never appear to usurp the powers of the judiciary

• #9 – Police efficiency = absence of crime and disorder


History of Modern Policing History of Modern Policing in the U.S.in the U.S.

• First professional police force developed out of the “Ward Concept” in NYC – 1844

• Police find themselves tied to politics and political leaders to the point of being hired and supervised by politicians


2020thth Century Policing in U.S. Century Policing in U.S.

• 1920 – August Vollmer develops mobile police force, M.O. files, and wants cops to seek higher education

• 1930’s O.W. Wilson enhances height and weight requirements for police plus promotes quick response, preventative patrol and follow up investigations and higher education


Problems with the “Professional Problems with the “Professional Model” of PolicingModel” of Policing

• Events of the 1960’s were turbulent times for law enforcement

• 1968 President’s Commission on Crime results in significant $$$$ being placed in law enforcement programs of all types and description in the 1970’s


Unit Three: Defining Community Unit Three: Defining Community Policing:Policing:

Learning Objectives of this Unit:• Understand Community Policing is a

philosophy – not a program or strategy

• Accurately define and identify Community Policing

• Explore how Community Policing Principles are applied


Three General Policing StrategiesThree General Policing Strategies

• Traditional – typical 911 reactive response to criminal activity

• Problem Oriented Policing – proactive process using police analysis with little or no input from community

• Community Oriented Policing – coactive approach incorporating working relationship between community and police


Understanding the Community Understanding the Community Policing PhilosophyPolicing Philosophy

• Based upon partnerships between police and the communities they serve

• Empower communities to help make things better

• Allows communities to become self reliant

• Enhances the overall quality of life


Principles of Community Oriented Principles of Community Oriented PolicingPolicing

• Community Policing values the traditional tools of arrest and prosecution

• Community Policing shifts cop focus from responding to individual incidents to addressing root problems using problem solving techniques

• Officers must be empowered by being supported and given time, trust and commitment by administration


Differences between Traditional Differences between Traditional and Community Policingand Community Policing

See comprehensive chart in

Course Manual on

PAGE 13


Unit Four: Police / Community Unit Four: Police / Community PartnershipPartnership and and Problem SolvingProblem Solving

Learning Objectives of this Unit:• Acquaint Participants with nature and

importance of police community partnerships

• Identify essential elements of developing partnerships

• Introduce the SARA Problem Solving model

• Provide helpful ideas for conducting community meetings


Understanding Police / Understanding Police / Community PartnershipsCommunity Partnerships

• Spontaneous Mobilization – is a short lived reaction to an incident(s) which quickly dissipates

• Planned Mobilization – long ranged process involving education, motivation and organization which yields long ranged solutions


Community Policing KEY Community Policing KEY Components are:Components are:

• PARTNERSHIPPING

• PROBLEM SOLVING


The The Problem SolvingProblem Solving Process Process

• Community Perceptions are their reality and perceptions must be engaged and dealt with

• Dealing only with problem symptoms and not with problem root never yields desired result

• Too much symptom dealing wastes $$ and community loses confidence in agency and agency personnel


Key Elements and Techniques of Key Elements and Techniques of Problem SolvingProblem Solving

• Problem = a basic unit of police work consisting of a group or pattern of crimes, calls, cases or incidents

• A problem concerns community & police; not just police

• Problems must be accurately defined before a workable solution can be achieved


Key Elements and Techniques of Key Elements and Techniques of Problem SolvingProblem Solving Continued Continued

• Department’s level of response must be acknowledged (No one has unlimited $$$$$)

• Problem must be understood by those persons affected

• Responses must be proactive• Responses must be evaluated• Circle of Concern – Circle of Influence


Unit Five: SARA Unit Five: SARA Problem SolvingProblem Solving ModelModel

Learning Objectives of this Unit:

• Understand the four components of the SARA problem solving process

• Acknowledge the essential importance of community participation and input

• Allow participants to practically use the SARA problem solving model


Benefits of SARA ProcessBenefits of SARA Process

• Provides a formal procedure to be used uniformly be adapting agency

• Increases likelihood of effective solution being achieved

• Relies on the direct input, expertise and creativity of line level officer

• Requires involvement of the community


Steps of the Steps of the SARA Problem Solving MethodSARA Problem Solving Method

• “S”can – Identify the Problem

• “A”nalyze - Understand the Problem

• “R”espond – Developing a problem solution

• “A”ssess – Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and what remains to be done


SARA – Practice Problem SARA – Practice Problem (Scenario)(Scenario)

Here’s a simple scenario which illustrates the application of the SARA

problem solving method


Other Effective Problem Solving Other Effective Problem Solving PrinciplesPrinciples

• Old patterns hinder new solutions• Trial and Error may work as well as

logic• Use observers to identify processes

and how and through whom problems are solved

• Anticipate problems• Remove as much emotion as you can


Analysis and Assessment of Analysis and Assessment of Problem InformationProblem Information

• Beyond the problem incidents themselves, one must understand the social and physical context of the problem events

• The most ignored or under developed step in the SARA process is the accurate assessment of the process to determine whether goals were accomplished


Unit Six: Identifying ResourcesUnit Six: Identifying Resources

Learning Objectives of this Unit:

• To acquaint participants with the process of identifying resources

• How to identify potential resources

• Speak to the many resources currently being used by community policing officers


Resource DevelopmentResource Development

• Development of community resources can mean around the clock attention is being paid to community problems

• All neighborhood problems are important

• “Minor” concerns can develop into enormous problems over time

• Engage the community


Identifying Police Information and Identifying Police Information and Activity SourcesActivity Sources

• Consider both formal and informal information gathering processes

• Some community leaders will never come to a meeting – identify and go to them

• Do not overlook the unique types of information available from specific sections of your own agency

• Consider utilizing the media and community surveys


Consider these other courses Consider these other courses offered by the Florida RCPI offered by the Florida RCPI

• Police - Community Partnerships• Problem Solving for CPO & Citizen• Survival Skills for CPO• Building Bridges: CPO’s & Citizens• Changing Roles: Supervising CPOs• Effective Media Skills for LEO• Reaching Goals through Codes Enf.• Crime Prevention - CPTED

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