What is community corrections? How has it evolved into one which partners with community policing? How is it used in community policing? Provide an example, with a description, of a partnership which uses community corrections to reduce crime.
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Explain the importance of a good relationship between law enforcement and the media.
2. Discuss police-community relationships regarding the media, gangs, and the process of assimilation.
3. Discuss police-community relationships regarding the media.
Learning Activities (Non-Graded)
Community Partnerships
Community policing partnerships are integral to the successful implementation and sustainability of community policing strategies. One of the key partners in community policing partnerships is citizens in the community. However, citizens must be aware of the existence of community partnerships and be able to identify and address the need for additional community partnerships. To assist you in learning more about community policing partnerships in your community, respond to the following questions:
- How much do you really know about the community policing partnerships in your community?
- To what extent have you participated in community policing partnerships in your community?
- How could you get involved or become more involved in community policing partnerships in your community?
Note: It may be necessary to access the website of law enforcement agencies in your community and/or to use web search engines to identify related media that describes community policing partnerships in your community.
Non-graded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. You do not have to complete or submit them. If you have questions, contact your instructor for further guidance and information.