The Basic Tenets of both Traditional and Community-based styles of Policing
Compare and contrast the basic tenets of both traditional and community-based styles of policing. How is traditional policing different from community-based styles of policing? Describe some of the strategies associated with Problem-Oriented Policing. Debate the criticisms of community policing; what are some of the criticisms of community policing? Community policing has resulted in recent innovations in police information, resources, environment, organization, technology and processes. How have these recent innovations affected policing in Texas and the Rio Grande Valley? Which form of policing do you believe to be the most effective? Why? Support your discussion with appropriate reference sources.