Community Oriented Policing: Modernizing Efficiency and Effectiveness

Examine how 21st century technology, integrated with the appropriate application of Community Oriented Policing (COPS), enhances the role of traditional law enforcement by increasing preventative measures, problem solving, community engagement and forming effective partnerships. Learn how to develop innovative programs that respond directly to the needs of your communities. Examine strategies that will shift law enforcement’s focus to preventing, rather than reacting to crime and disorder. Topics discussed will be Origin of Community Oriented Policing • Neighborhood Policing / Team Policing • Historical Approach • Bureaucratic interference of command staff for traditional policing • Strategic planning and selection of personnel • Selection of supervisors & officers • Geographic assignment of personnel • Training • Perceptions of the public towards police • Problem Solving / Enhancing quality of life issues • Scanning / Analysis / Response / Assessment  (SARA) • Forming effective partnerships within the community • How COPS and Tactical enforcement work together • Information Technology • Grants

Course Location / Fees: Listed  Locations & Dates / $350.00