Community Policing

Community Policing vs. Traditional Policing The way we police our communities is ever changing in society. As we approach the twenty-first century, communities differ in the way they police. The trend in the nineties is community policing, but the traditional approach is still there throughout the United States. The push has been for community policing, but there are still a great number of departments who like the traditional approach. Whether traditional or community policing, both …

…they have already established a bond of trust. In conclusion Community Policing is a philosophy that rests on the belief that police officers need to interact with citizens. This philosophy is the new trend as we approach the 21st century. The traditional approach is still the norm in many communities today but many departments are making the switch over to a policing that is better for our communities and will benefit us in the future.