Community Policing in America

by Jeremy M. Wilson

Although law enforcement officials have long recognized the need to cooperate with the communities they serve, recent efforts to enhance performance and maximize resources have resulted in a more strategic approach to collaboration among police, local governments, and community members. The goal of these so-called "community policing" initiatives is to prevent neighborhood crime, reduce the fear of crime, and enhance the quality of life in communities...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415953502
• ISBN13: 9780415953504
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.3"