Community Interaction Essay

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4100 COMMUNITY INTERACTION A. Policy Police - community interaction is based upon the principle that in a democratic society the police are an integral and indivisible element of the public they serve. Community relations are manifested by positive interaction between the people and the police and represent their unity and common purpose. Establishment of a liaison with community organization and community groups is an effective and recommended method to enhance this interaction. A system of law and its enforcement is not superimposed upon an unwilling public in a free society; the law is created by the people themselves to control the behavior of those who would seek to interfere with the community welfare and existence. The department must strive for the establishment of a climate wherein an Agent may perform his duties with the acceptance, understanding, and approval of the public. Additionally, the willing and practiced participation of the people in enforcing the law is essential for the preservation of freedom. 4101 COMMUNITY LIAISON BY COMMANDERS A. Policy Commanders have a responsibility to cultivate and maintain community contacts. They shall take an active role in identifying and addressing law enforcement needs within the community. B. Procedure 1. Quarterly, the Sector Liaison Unit will prepare a report addressing the Department’s response to community concerns by sector. The purpose of this shall be to evaluate the effectiveness of various programs and initiatives within the Department. This quarterly report shall be forwarded through the chain of command to the chief of police. It is incumbent upon all members of the Police Department to forward relevant information regarding community concerns and issues to other personnel who deal with, or may be in a position to impact these concerns or issues. The respective Sector Logs are the means by

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