Community Policing

“I use this book specifically to try to show [students] material outside of their box and the importance of connecting with the community and not just to enforce the laws. The book helps all students to see the importance of this type of policing and especially Chapter 12 (Toward a New Breed of Police Officer). The material allows me to incorporate the police personality and the issues they face.”

Dr. J. Anita Black Director of Criminal Justice Graduate Program, Lincoln Memorial University

“Whether you are a professor, student, or long-serving practitioner, this book offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking overview of community policing’s origin, its evolution, its purpose, and how it differs from traditional policing. When I teach community policing, I want students to understand that Community Policing is a philosophy, not a tactic and that this philosophy in not only for line officers but instead it should permeate the entire department. I also want students to understand that community police officers can function to help their communities work through their problems and offer a spectrum of solutions based on their training, expertise, and education. This book directly supports these teaching goals with its thorough and accessible explanation of the philosophy of community policing and its explanation of specific evidence-based strategies and tactics that support the Community Policing philosophy.

Community Policing: A Contemporary Perspective provides a strong conceptual foundation and relevant resources that help students understand the linkages between community policing’s philosophy and strategies as well as the ability of community policing to build community trust and support effective police-community partnerships.”

Tom “Tad” Hughes, JD, PhD Professor & Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Louisville