a. It is a philosophy based on the belief that law-abiding citizens should have input with respect to policing, provided they are willing to participate in and support the effort.
b. Community policing is an organizational strategy that requires all police personnel (civilian and sworn) to explore ways to turn the philosophy into practice.
c. Police departments that implement community policing must develop community-policing officers (CPOs) to act as links between the police and community residents.
d. Community policing is reactive and is intended to help improve the quality of life for those who are most vulnerable, such as the poor, the elderly, and the homeless.