Solution Manual For
Community Policing A Contemporary Perspective 7th Edition Victor E Kappeler,
Larry K Gaines
Chapter 1-13
Chapter 1: The Idea of Community Policing
Introduction
In this lesson, the student will examine the foundation or building blocks of community policing.
Community policing is introduced as a major reform in American policing in a shift from the
traditional/professional model of policing. Its’ primary components are community partnerships and
problem-solving. The chapter discusses these components as well as the various facets of community
policing: philosophy, organization, strategy, and programs. After reading the chapter, the student will
know what community policing is and what it isn’t.
Objectives
The student should be able to discuss the ways in which the community impacts the police
mandate when a department has implemented community policing.
The student should be able to describe why community policing encourages decentralized police
service and changes in patrol.
The student should be able to discuss the sources of confusion surrounding the implementation
of community policing.
The student should be able to list and describe the four major facets of community policing.
The student should be able to understand why community policing is an overarching philosophy,
not a technique or program.
The student should be able to discuss how community policing entails the use of discretion and
working with other agencies to find other means of dealing with problematic situations.
The student should be able to list and discuss what community policing does NOT constitute.
The student should be able to discuss how community policing is sometimes used as a cover for
aggressive police tactics.
The student should be able to describe how community policing affect officer activity.
Key Terms
Aggressive tactics Broken windows Community focus
Broad police Community Community input
functions Engagement
, Community Neighborhood Programmatic facet
partnership variation Reoriented
Community policing Order maintenance operations
Community policing Organizational and Sharing power
officer (CPO) personal facet Situational crime
Concern for people Organizational prevention
Creativity strategy Strategic facet
Decentralize Philosophical facet Weed and Seed
Developing trust Prevention focus Zero tolerance
Face-to-face Proactive
Geographic focus Problem solving
Hot spots Problem-oriented
Law enforcement policing
function Professional model
Critical Thinking Questions
1. What is the function of the philosophical facet of community policing?
Guidelines: To introduce a new way of conducting police work. New officers must buy into the
new way of conducting policing. In other words, community policing is an attempt to change the
way of thinking when conducting police work.
2. What types of changes must occur according to the organizational and personnel facet of
community policing?
Guidelines: Police organizations must decentralize their organizations to be more responsive.
Decentralization requires police to have substations rather than one central police station.
When a substation is located in a neighborhood, it allows for each community to received faster,
more personalized service
3. How difficult would it be to apply the strategic facet of community policing in practice?
Guidelines: It would require a complete change in how policing is currently done. For example
for community policing to be successful, there must be some level of geographical permanence.
This would require assigning the same police officer to the same area for an extended period of
time.
4. In reference to the programmatic facet of community policing what does community
engagement require?
Guidelines: Community engagement requires police officers to depart from the traditional
policing style. Police officers must become more involved with individuals and groups. In
addition, the community is encouraged to help police itself. Individuals are encouraged to form
neighborhood watches or patrols.
,Discussion Points
Define community policing. What it is? What it is not?
Two primary components of community policing (community partnership and problem-solving).
What do they mean? How are they used?
The core concepts of community policing. What are they? How are they applied? Importance of
each.
Characteristics of community policing versus traditional policing.
Student Activities
Group: Divide the class into small groups. The groups will discuss an issue that is affecting the
local community. In the discussion, the group will identify the problem and present possible
solutions by using the resources available in the community.
Classroom: On a poster, white board, or other visual aid, students will write their perception of
law enforcement. After every student has done so, the instructor will lead a discussion as to the
perceptions of the students regarding the terms listed on the board or poster. What was the
reason for the perception? How can this perception change or be changed?
Individual: The instructor will give the class five minutes to complete the following assignment.
On a piece of paper, the student will list ideas for improving the perception of law enforcement
in their community. At the end of the five minutes, the instructor will have the student present
their thoughts and lead a class discussion regarding the ideas presented.
Links/Videos
Research community policing at the Community Oriented Policing Services website.
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/
Community Policing Explained: A Guide for Local Governments.
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/Publications/cp_explained.pdf
, Instructor’s Guide
Community Policing: A Contemporary Perspective, 7th Ed.
By Victor E. Kappeler & Larry K. Gaines
Chapter 2: A History of Communities and Policing
Introduction
The chapter presents the history of policing from its roots in England to the present day modern police
organization. The principles of Sir Robert Peel and the creation of the London Metropolitan Police
Department are examined, as well as their effect on the creation of law enforcement in the United
States. Furthermore, this chapter will also present information on the rise of municipal police in
America. Finally the lesson will also present the birth of community policing in the United States.
Objectives
The student should be able to list the five interrelated pressures that influenced shift from
informal to formal policing in America.
The student should be able to describe the development of policing in England.
The student should be able to describe the development of policing in America.
The student should be able to describe the spoils system and the problems with policing during
this era.
The student should be able to list and describe the three rationalization of vigilantism.
The student should be able to discuss the impact of the Volstead Act on police corruption.
The student should be able to discuss the problematic relationship police have historically had
with the minorities.
The student should be able to describe the role of the 1960s in the birth of community policing.
The student should be able to list the factors that set the stage for community policing.
Key Terms
August Vollmer Civil Service Act of Communal isolation
Blue laws 1883 Constable
Civil Rights Act of Combination Laws Crime prevention
1871 Commons units
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