When was the last time you heard police discussions about involving the community in helping to address crime problems?  Has technology replaced the need to interact face to face with the public?  Is public interaction important anyway?  All of these questions will be answered in this proven course. 

This course was designed to emphasize and demonstrate how to accomplish a better relationship by engaging the community as partners in problem solving, prevention and enforcement.  Few law enforcement agencies can afford officers to be on the scene of a problem neighborhood around the clock.  Citizens must come to recognize their value and obligation in assisting in policing.  The community must be empowered and that begins with developing trust and collaboration on an equal footing. 

After implementing Community Engaged Policing strategies, Martinsville, Virginia saw a decrease in violent crime from 2014-2016 of 59 percent and property crime dropped by 26 percent. Recognizing the community as a partner and a stakeholder in success can lead to similar results for other cities and towns.

Course Objectives: 

1. The student will recognize the cause and effect of changing policing models historically, and how all were a result of community involvement. 

2. The student will identify the importance of developing and maintaining a trust relationship with the law-abiding community, as well as demonstrate through practical exercises, the means of developing trust, while not neglecting the need for personal safety and enforcement actions.

3. The student will learn and demonstrate knowledge of how to implement a balanced approach to problem solving methodology, use of enforcement in problem solving, methods of developing community support and partnerships.

Who should Attend

This training is beneficial for any sworn or non-sworn staff of a law enforcement or public safety agency.

Course Length:   Two days

Some comments from attendees:

1. A true mentor to the current officer.  Experienced and a keeper of the “thin blue line.” After 15 years I realize my biggest mistake was not developing more relationships with the citizens and truly regret it.  You are teaching and reminding of us the importance of this.

2. Thoroughly enjoyed class and very knowledgeable.

3. Outstanding knowledge of topic by instructor.

4. Excellent course and a fantastic instructor.

5. Made me look at community policing work in a totally different way.

6. Very clear presentation and valuable information.

7. Very well taught class.

8. Great program, love Community Involved Policing.  Will eventually save $ on calls for service if this program can be implemented for a year or more.  Pays off big time!

9. A well thought-out presentation with useful, practical information.  Tools were described that can be put in place with helpful suggestions as to effects on the communities. 

10. Very good class, I learned a lot of good material and information in this class.