Authors :
Dr. John Motsamai Modise
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 6 - June
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/yc58zkwa
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/2s4xdh4d
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10060950
Abstract :
The paper sought to define community
involvement in the context of policing, offer a proposed
definition for the field of policing policy, and emphasize
challenges and factors for advancing community
engagement as part of the police reform agenda.
Community engagement refers to the procedures used
by the police authorities to give the public a chance to
participate in and have an impact on policing decisions.
Community stability, officer safety, and efficient policing
all depend on trust and open communication between
law enforcement organizations and the communities they
serve. The establishment of a strong base for that trust
will be largely facilitated by the police. To make use of
the tools and resources created to improve the behaviors,
policies, and culture that will connect organizations with
their communities. Learn how to build a relationship of
trust and legitimacy with the community, work with
locals to create policies and oversight that reflect local
values, take advantage of technology and social media to
engage and inform locals, and collaborate with locals to
implement community policing and crime reduction
strategies. Law enforcement agencies contact with and
respond to the community on a regular basis. However,
proactively involving the community in policing is also a
key activity at the leadership and community level
through forums, events, meetings, and participation in
community functions. Community policing must include
elements such as collaborations with the community and
community engagement. Engagement in the community
must always be proactive and preventative in character.
The minimal standards for the police to involve the
community in decision-making are laid forth in
legislation. In addition to legal requirements, community
engagement's proven effectiveness, advantages, and
rising public expectations continue to serve as the
primary drivers for the government to create and put
into place efficient community engagement policies.
Keywords :
Community Policing, Community Engagement, Public Participation, Effective Community Engagement, Policing Approaches.
The paper sought to define community
involvement in the context of policing, offer a proposed
definition for the field of policing policy, and emphasize
challenges and factors for advancing community
engagement as part of the police reform agenda.
Community engagement refers to the procedures used
by the police authorities to give the public a chance to
participate in and have an impact on policing decisions.
Community stability, officer safety, and efficient policing
all depend on trust and open communication between
law enforcement organizations and the communities they
serve. The establishment of a strong base for that trust
will be largely facilitated by the police. To make use of
the tools and resources created to improve the behaviors,
policies, and culture that will connect organizations with
their communities. Learn how to build a relationship of
trust and legitimacy with the community, work with
locals to create policies and oversight that reflect local
values, take advantage of technology and social media to
engage and inform locals, and collaborate with locals to
implement community policing and crime reduction
strategies. Law enforcement agencies contact with and
respond to the community on a regular basis. However,
proactively involving the community in policing is also a
key activity at the leadership and community level
through forums, events, meetings, and participation in
community functions. Community policing must include
elements such as collaborations with the community and
community engagement. Engagement in the community
must always be proactive and preventative in character.
The minimal standards for the police to involve the
community in decision-making are laid forth in
legislation. In addition to legal requirements, community
engagement's proven effectiveness, advantages, and
rising public expectations continue to serve as the
primary drivers for the government to create and put
into place efficient community engagement policies.
Keywords :
Community Policing, Community Engagement, Public Participation, Effective Community Engagement, Policing Approaches.
