Problem
Focus on our learning from Chapter 14 as well as draw from all the knowledge we have gained throughout the term.
Respond to any Three of the following prompts:
1) What are the key differences between the job of a community policing officer and that of a traditional patrol officer?
2) There have been a lot of calls for reform with regard to the way police interact with the homeless and/or those with mental health-related issues. Should the police be responsible for addressing these issues? Why or why not? And if so, what are some areas we can focus on in order to make those encounters better?
3) Are police departments doing enough to build relationships with different communities or should there be more focus on certain areas?
4) Do programs such as the citizens police academy, youth explorer programs and neighborhood watch programs help police with relations in the community? Or does it create a culture of citizens who feel that they are acting in a law enforcement capacity and break down the trust between the community and the police?