{"id":158860,"date":"2016-03-21T14:46:42","date_gmt":"2016-03-21T18:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=158860"},"modified":"2016-03-21T14:48:05","modified_gmt":"2016-03-21T18:48:05","slug":"community-policing-a-perspective-by-antoine-martin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/features\/commentary\/community-policing-a-perspective-by-antoine-martin\/","title":{"rendered":"COMMUNITY POLICING: A Perspective by Antoine Martin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><u><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-158862\" src=\"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/community-policing.jpg\" alt=\"community policing\" width=\"221\" height=\"228\" \/><\/u><\/strong>Where there is a <strong><u>will<\/u><\/strong>, there is a <strong><u>way<\/u><\/strong>. For the past twenty years or more, we have been hearing from various levels in the police service about Community Policing. There is evidence to show that there has not been talking only, but real attempts have indeed been made at its implementation. A well structured community policing system benefits the police service, the public and the country as a whole. It begs the question, why after so many years we are yet to have a proper system of community policing.<\/p>\n<p>Community Policing is a philosophy that differs from traditional law enforcement measures. In simple terms, it is a strategy that focuses on police building ties and working closely with members of the communities in which they serve. This requires engaging members of the communities in prevention measures as well as in problem solving. A fundamental tenet of community policing is one of mutual trust which can only be built over a period of time. \u00a0In establishing such trust the character and values of both parties are critical elements for success, bearing in mind trust is not commodity that can be purchased but must be earned. Though some observers may view community policing as a normative concept synonymous to traditional policing, the truth remains that a well structured community policing system will in the first instance greatly enhance the relationship between the police and public thereby facilitating the processes for the police to carry out their traditional functions. Justification for community policing arose from the failure of traditional law enforcement measures to adequately solve crimes and maintain law and order.<\/p>\n<p>Implementation of the concept carries with it an additional cost to the police service in terms of human as well as physical resources. Just as the Criminal Investigation Department investigates crimes and the Traffic Department regulates the flow of vehicular traffic, so is the requirement for a Community Police Department to carry out its functions. However as alluded to earlier, the members selected for the department must clearly understand and greatly appreciate the functions they are required to carry out. For that reason, it would make sense not to select members from the Criminal Investigation Department and the Drug Squad who have been exposed in carrying out house searches and making arrests.<\/p>\n<p>This gives rise to the question how does the service reconcile the contradictory situation of enforcing the law on one hand and befriending the public on the other. This is the precise reason why a Community Police Department is required, whose role is to inform the public of the difficulties that confront the police, because there will arise unpleasant situations; for no one likes to experience his or her house being searched or a family member arrested, nor should the police take pleasure in doing so. It is therefore incumbent on the police at all times to be seen as being sincere, respectful, fair and firm. By so doing, trust will be earned.<\/p>\n<p>Community Police Department in practical terms may be described as the social department \u00a0of the service and is therefore required to take active part both in civic and social activities it the community; not for relaxation or entertainment but for performing a duty in uniform. Examples of the activities may include visiting schools, organizing sporting activities, coordinating neighbourhood watch and \u00a0\u00a0resuscitating a Drug Awareness Resistance Education programme (D.A.R.E). Even going to funerals in uniform of the deceased in the community will greatly enhance the relationship not only with deceased\u2019s family but also with the community as a whole. What about making Police Week a consistent annual affair?<\/p>\n<p>It is impossible to outline in detail in any one article, every aspect that relates to community policing. It is only hoped that this is seen as a conceptual framewok that will generate meaningful discussions that may unite the <strong><u>will<\/u><\/strong> with the <strong><u>way<\/u><\/strong> in the context of our police service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Where there is a will, there is a way. For the past twenty years or more, we have been hearing from various levels in the police service about Community Policing. 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