Abstract
In this exploratory study, we examine the implementation and perceived effectiveness of community policing in one central Texas community, as an emerging field of practice in contrast to the conventional methods of U.S. law enforcement. Interviews were conducted with members from local law enforcement departments. Qualitative analysis revealed several significant findings. First, respondents expressed a preference for the Trojanowicz and Bucqueroux (1998) model over the “Broken Windows” model. Further, they identified relationship-building with citizens and engaging youth as the aspects of community policing most likely to be both demonstrably effective and personally meaningful. We explore the implications of these findings, and provide recommendations for future research and for law enforcement departments.
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Garcia, Natalie M. and Polson, Edward C.
(2018)
"Community Policing Relations: Texas Law Enforcement Practices in One Community,"
Journal of Ideology: Vol. 39:
No.
1, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/ji/vol39/iss1/3