Community Engagement in Policing: A Path to More Meaningful, Knowledgeable, and Successful Public Consultation


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.

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