Assignment:
Police officials who have decided to adopt the community policing philosophy need to first understand both community-oriented policing (COP) and problem-oriented policing (POP) programs. Once a particular program has been accepted by all organizational members, there is the need to properly plan for a COP or POP program. The planning process requires various steps or phases that include the following:
- Time for consideration of how to prepare the project or program
- When to initiate the program or project (the actual full implementation)
- A preliminary evaluation of the program or project’s milestones
- What follow-up and assessments of the program or project should be conducted
- Other planning considerations could include any unforeseen obstacles and problems that could stall the implementation of the program or project.
Assignment Guidelines
In 4 to 6 paragraphs, address the following:
- In your own words, what is the difference between community-oriented policing (COP) and problem-oriented policing (POP)? Explain in detail.
- What do you think are the most essential components necessary for implementing a COP program or project? Explain.
- What about a POP program or project? Explain.
- What are the most desirable outcomes of implementing a COP or POP program? Explain.
- What do you think are the greatest challenges to implementing a COP or POP program? Explain.