Community Oriented Policing

CJ-200 – Mid Term Examination

Exam Question Two

Community- Oriented Policing.

Three forms of policing that are used not only in the United States, but in many different regions of the world, have been discussed in this class. The three basic forms or philosophies of policing are community-oriented policing, as well as intelligence-led policing and problem-oriented policing. These practices are often used exclusively or in tandem with the others to achieve and maintain an acceptable level of social order in the jurisdiction in which they are implemented. Each policing strategy holds advantages that can be more effective based upon the conditions of the area in which they are practiced.

The first form of policing that is important to discuss

However, to many others living in urban communities with huge populations there seems to be some stigma involved with citizens even trusting the police. Police in larger areas very typically focus on simply dealing with problems as they arise in their jurisdiction. Oppositely, the policies of community-based policing strive to promote awareness of police presence. Not only that, but it gives the everyday citizen more incentive to report criminal activity to preserve the order of their community with confidence that he/she will be

State authorities often work in conjunction with the local forms of police authorities. But as their jurisdiction is wider, so is their power and authority in pursuit of their investigative and law enforcement policies. A well-recognized form of state policing is highway patrol. These institutions are used in most states as a means of enforcing traffic laws and other transit-related problems. Another state institution is the department of public safety, which provides services at a state level. These services include things such as ambulance services, animal control, and fire and rescue services, among others.

Federal Policing. A good example of a federal policing agency is the U.S. customs department. This establishment works to control the flow of goods into the United States. Customs monitors things such as international transit and prevents dangerous or illegal goods/materials from entering the country, as well as other authorities.

Another lesser-known agency in federal policing is the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). This agency works to prevent the shipment of hazardous, illegal, or threatening materials through the U.S. postal service as a federal