Problem Oriented Policing (POP)

Problem-solving concept

It uses not only trial and error but also insight based on an understanding of perception, inductive and deductive reasoning(logic) as well as divergent or creative thinking. It may change by individual based on their perception of the problem.

Crime Victim as a Stakeholder

Unique perspective and valuable insights. An active and often emotional interest in the problem. Special considerations: avoid victim blaming, sensitivity to trauma experienced by the victim, active listening, understand the dynamics of repeat victimization and engaging victim services

History of Community Policing

In the 1960's they had an outgrowth of two major forces: Concerns about rising crime rates and the national civil rights movement.

8 General Principles of Problem Solving

1) Gather information 2) Define the problem 3)Develop solutions 4) Consider the consequences 5) Make a decision 6) Implement 7) Evaluate the solution 8) Fine-tune or scrap

COP community partnership

Collaborative partnership between law enforcement agency and individuals and organizations that serve to include anyone with a stake in the community.

COP

Community Oriented Policing

"Due Process" revolution

Country was demanding: Improved police-community relations, increased education for officers, diversity in the ranks and control on police discrimination.

What is POP?

Designed to identify and remove the cause of recurring crime and disorder problems that harm communities.

Elements of POP

A problem is the basic unit of police work. A problem is something that concerns or causes harm to citizens. Dealing with conditions that create problems. Police officers must routinely and systematically analyze problems before tying to solve them. Problems often aren't what they first appear to be. Problems must be understood in terms of the various interest at stake. The police must pro-actively try to solve problems rather than just react to the harmful consequences of problems. The effectiveness of new responses must be evaluated.

What is a problem?

A question raised for inquiry, consideration or solution

The 1994 "Crime Act" (COPS)

Advance the practice of community policing to improve public safety. Provide grants to hire and train community policing professionals, improve technology, and develpe innovative strategies.

Kansas City Study

An experiment of putting extra patrol cars in one area of town to see if it could reduce crime.

What is COP?

Focuses on crime and social disorder through the delivery of police services that includes aspects of traditional law enforcement, as well as prevention, problem-solving, community engagement and partnerships.

Intelligence-led policing (ILP)

Gathering information on crime patterns and moving officers into the area we thing the next crime could occur.

POP

Problem Oriented policing

S.A.R.A

SCAN- the identification of a cluster of similar related or recurring incidents. ANALYSIS- use of several sources of information to determine why a problem is occurring, who is responsible, who is affected, where/when the problem occurs and what form the problem takes RESPONSE- execution of a tailored set of actions that addresses the most important findings of the problem analysis phase ASSESSMENT- measurement of the impact of the response; may start the SARA process over.

Rand Investigation

Study to show how much time investigators spent with victims and follow up reports to solve crime. It showed that they need to spend more time to get more information from victims.