Dismal City P.D.'s Command to "Do More With Less."
March 16, 2005 CJA/450
Dismal City P.D.'s Command to "Do More With Less."
There are many problems going on in the Dismal City Police Department considering the demographics, lack of staff, and lack of funds. It is clear that without more funds, major changes will be necessary in order to reverse the current situation. A positive reason for implementing major change is that by convincing citizens that their police force works for them and is a friendly entity, more funding might become available through bond initiatives in the future. This is where community policing comes in. Through the use of community policing the city may alter the performance and perception of its police department.
Community policing can make or break certain demographic areas, including the Dismal City Police Department. It most certainly is one of the easiest ways a city can attempt to fight crime in any city, but if there must be other changes that occur before a police department can attempt this drastic change.
A police car in Washington, D.C.
Metropolitan Police car
English: THe Avondale community policing centre in...Drastic is a very powerful word, but it is a necessity when discussing police departments who have always worked one way, and are now going to attempt to work another. It is obvious in this case that there has been a negative impact between the police and minority community, which means there will definitely be a need for a drastic change.
Community policing can defeat the demographic woes of some areas, but the financial woes are another story. The financial outcome truly depends on the current status of the department and its ability to conform to a community organization. The costs could be considerably less than the normal operating costs of the current structure if the officers conform easily, but could go...