Community policing

Community policing means that police officers work closely with the people who live in the neighborhoods they protect. It's like having a police officer who is your friend and cares about what happens to you and your family.

The police officers who practice community policing spend a lot of time talking to people in the neighborhood to understand what their needs are and what they're worried about. They want to know about what people think the problems are and what they think the police can do to help solve those problems.

The community police officer may also help people by teaching them how to stay safe, how to be a good neighbor, and what to do if they see something suspicious.

The idea behind community policing is that it's not just the police's job to catch bad guys, but also to make the community a safe and happy place for everyone to live. By working with the people in their communities, police officers can make better decisions about how to keep everyone safe and reduce crime.