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COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
SPO2 Lyrma Niaga Cajegas
PCR PNCO
Police Community
Relations
Benefits and Problems
Benefits of Good
Police-Community Relations
Greater Cooperation
Decreases in Crime & Delinquency
More Effective Enforcement
Better Communications
Better Police Recruitment
More Resources
Higher Salaries
concerns
Officers focus on racial & ethnic tension
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Membership
Environment
Process and Structure
Communications
Purpose
Resources
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Membership
1. Appropriate cross-section of members
2. Mutual respect, understanding, and trust
3. Members see that collaboration is in their
best interest.
4. Members develop an ability to compromise.
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Environment
1. Political and social climate are favorable.
2. Collaborative group is viewed as a leader in
the community.
3. There is a history or evidence of
collaboration or cooperation in the
community.
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Communication
1. Members learn to listen and allow venting.
2. There is open and frequent communication.
3. Members disclose self interest at first
meeting.
4. Members establish informal and formal
means of communication.
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Purpose
1. Concrete, attainable goals and objectives
2. Shared vision
3. Desired results and strategies
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Resources
1. A skilled and unbiased convener of
meetings
2. Staff time and volunteer time
3. Sufficient funds
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Crime in Your
Neighborhood
A lack of community
involvement may lead to some of
the most serious and perplexing
problems your community faces.
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Neighborhood Watch
Crime prevention group organized around a
The Benefits of
Neighborhood Watch
Unites the community and increases
neighborhood cohesion
Reduces fear of crime in the community
Improves crime reporting by citizens
Increases surveillance in the community
Prevents and reduces crime
Enhances homeland security
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The Benefits of
Neighborhood Watch
(continued)
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Absolutely!
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Be informed
Be alert
Be prepared
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In Conclusion
Community policing is the responsibility of
the community.
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