Assignment:
Police departments that are ready to implement a community policing program or project can align their overall plan as well as their goals and objectives based upon various theories. The broken windows theory focuses on the prevention of crime by working to eliminate citizen fears, social isolation, and community deterioration. The community policing program or project could be tailored around the theory’s main components so that those involved understand what the program is trying to achieve, staff and personnel know their roles and expectations, and those involved know how the program’s effectiveness can be measured.
Assignment Guidelines:
In 4 to 5 paragraphs, address the following:
- What are the main components of the broken windows theory? Explain.
- How do you think the broken windows theory served as an introduction to community-oriented policing? Explain.
- Do you think that this theory is still significant to community-oriented policing? Why or why not? Explain
- Select one of Peel's principles, and discuss how you think the broken windows theory can be applied to it.
- What are the most important law enforcement policies derived from this theory? Explain.
- How have these policies impacted the duties and roles of modern law enforcement officers? Explain.