The Richmond, CA model of policing (positive community policing) (2 Viewers)

[2fya]

It's definitely worth a shot, where possible.

Pun intended?

 

[Norwajun]

I asked a straight forward question that does relate to the topic in that it also affects crime and criminal activity.

Well, I am trying to get some discussion from you. How do you see this relating to community-oriented policing? The program you mention is not managed by the Police, it is a collaboration between private and public entities.

You must have a point in bringing this up, so I'm asking you to flesh it out, that's all.

 

[TheDeparted]

Pun intended?

:innocent:

 

[Big_L]

Yeah, I think logistically it would fail in an area the size of LA. There are some interesting concepts that off the top of my head would be interesting to try however. Personally I would like to see a larger effort toward foot patrol in some areas, with maybe special community engagement officers out speaking with groups in their neighborhoods, soliciting feedback about problem areas, and just brainstorming with the public about how to better police their communities.

Maybe a couple pilot programs to gather evidence? I'd love some feedback from police officers whether they think community-oriented policing concepts would be viable in their jurisdiction and why/why not.

I think it would be an interesting discussion as well as an opportunity to learn.

Community policing is not new, I feel it needs to be tweaked. I think officers should live in the community they serve, to be actually part of it. If I was a city, I would give officers free/discounted housing in the patrol zone they are assigned to. I think Atlanta was doing this a few years ago. The city could restore run down/abandoned property. This would help to solve the issue of crack houses and just unsightly buildings. Also, having officers actually living in the neighborhood would be something of a deterrence for criminals. It would also make the officers vested members of the community. There are other programs out there as well, I just think people to care more when they actually live there.

 

[Norwajun]

Community policing is not new, I feel it needs to be tweaked. I think officers should live in the community they serve, to be actually part of it. If I was a city, I would give officers free/discounted housing in the patrol zone they are assigned to. I think Atlanta was doing this a few years ago. The city could restore run down/abandoned property. This would help to solve the issue of crack houses and just unsightly buildings. Also, having officers actually living in the neighborhood would be something of a deterrence for criminals. It would also make the officers vested members of the community. There are other programs out there as well, I just think people to care more when they actually live there.

Thanks for the insight. I remember the wave of community oriented policing years ago, but couldn't figure out why it fell out of favor. Was it budget cuts, or a different role, or just a new philosophy?

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Community policing is not new, I feel it needs to be tweaked. I think officers should live in the community they serve, to be actually part of it. If I was a city, I would give officers free/discounted housing in the patrol zone they are assigned to. I think Atlanta was doing this a few years ago. The city could restore run down/abandoned property. This would help to solve the issue of crack houses and just unsightly buildings. Also, having officers actually living in the neighborhood would be something of a deterrence for criminals. It would also make the officers vested members of the community. There are other programs out there as well, I just think people to care more when they actually live there.

i live in the complex that was the former St Bernard Projects - there is discounted pricing for both police and teachers (5-10%, and NO rents are still trying to emulate SF/NY, but it's something)

 

[Big_L]

i live in the complex that was the former St Bernard Projects - there is discounted pricing for both police and teachers (5-10%, and NO rents are still trying to emulate SF/NY, but it's something)

I know there are apartment complexes that give free/discounted rent to officers that provide some kind of on site LE response. There's also the homes for heroes program. I think teachers qualify for that too.