community policing

is grounded in the conceptualization that, contrary to the adversarial stance of past law enforcement agencies, its role is one one of customer service, whereby problems are solved collaboratively with all interested parties.

Contrary to the adversarial stance of past law enforcement agencies, a community policing approach conceptualises its role as one of customer service, whereby problems are solved collaboratively with all interested parties.7 Citizens are not simply the referent objects of law enforcement, but can voice their concerns and hold police accountable for their actions

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