College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-08 17:11:21
Major
Criminal Intelligence Analysis
Honors Course
SOCIO 496
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2023
Abstract
Community-oriented policing (COP) is a policing philosophy that emphasizes the partnership and positive relationship between the police and the community. This paper discusses the importance of COP and its implementation in police departments. Decentralization and community engagement are key components of COP, which can be challenging to implement due to various barriers. Some of the challenges include resistance to change from law enforcement agencies, lack of resources, and a lack of community trust in the police. Additionally, there can be a disconnect between the goals of COP and the traditional law enforcement model, which can make it difficult for some officers to adapt. Despite these challenges, however, COP has been shown to be effective in improving public safety and reducing crime rates. Therefore, it is important to continue to work towards implementing COP successfully. This paper concludes by offering recommendations for how law enforcement agencies can overcome these challenges to implement COP successfully.
Research Sponsor
Dr. David Licate
First Reader
Dr. Lia Wiley
Second Reader
Professor Sarah St. George
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. David Licate
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Frank, Paris, "Community Policing: The Challenges of Implementation in The United States" (2023). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1709.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1709