Course Provider:

All law enforcement officers not in uniform and armed must display their badge in the facility.

Course Length:   

16 hours

Course Description:

When was the last time you heard police discussions about involving the community in helping to address crime problems?  Has technology replaced the need to interact face to face with the public?  Is public interaction important anyway?  All of these questions will be answered in this newly developed course. 

This course was designed to emphasize and demonstrate how to accomplish a better relationship by engaging the community as partners in problem solving, prevention and enforcement.  Few law enforcement agencies can afford officers to be on the scene of a problem neighborhood around the clock.  Citizens must come to recognize their value and obligation in assisting in policing.  The community must be empowered and that begins with developing trust and collaboration on an equal footing. 

Course Objectives: 

1. The student will recognize the cause and effect of changing policing models historically, and how all were a result of community involvement. 
2. The student will identify the importance of developing and maintaining a trust relationship with the law-abiding community, as well as demonstrate through practical exercises, the means of developing trust, while not neglecting the need for personal safety and enforcement actions.
3. The student will learn and demonstrate knowledge of how to implement a balanced approach to problem solving methodology, use of enforcement in problem solving, methods of developing community support and partnerships.

Size of Class:   

30

Credit:                 

Tuition and Cost:

Registration

Pre-registration is require.