Problem-oriented policing is aimed at preventing the occurrence of crime and enhancing the quality of life within a community. This policing, additionally, creates a serene environment for both the police and the community to change positively the philosophy (Stephen 3). This is achieved by first creating a clear mission and organizational values that are communicated throughout the departments. Strategic planning is another technique used in the problem-oriented policing to help the police forcefully curb crimes and other social disorders in the community. For instance, in Charlotte,the balance score card has been used for over ten years as a strategic plan used to zone out higher priority areas in the city (Stephen 5). Thorough field training after graduation also enables a police officer to gain the significant experience required in problem-solving. As part of the training, the officers have to complete a problem-solving project. Moreover, the training is enhanced through use of rewards and recognition to ensure that officers work hard in engaging in problem-solving activities in the community.
In terms determining whether the police force adheres to its philosophical beliefs, an effective performance appraisal is be conducted within a reasonable time. This enables the CPOP department to know the cops that require further training. From this perspective, the departments can establish a satisfactory rating system to ensure that the set objectives are realized within the right time frame. However, lack of clear organization measures is not unusual in the CPOP departments. For instance, in the Charlotte lack of clear elements to measure progress impedes the ability of the department to communicate the objectives clearly (Stephen 7). By creating appropriate measuring elements, the CPOP will be able to address its philosophy of preventing crime and other social disorder thus enhancing the quality of life in the community.
Work cited
Stephen, Darrel. Community Problem Oriented Policing: The Charlotte- Mecklenburg Experience. 2003. Web. 29th June 2015 < http://www.popcenter.org/library/unpublished/ProblemAnalysisTools/192_Community_Problem_Oriented_Policing.pdf >
