Definition of Proactive Policing
Proactive policing recognizes that crime prevention complements crime reaction. Police and local communities work together to identify concerns, reduce crime and the improved the relationship between law enforcement and local communities.
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Definition
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Proactive policing means the police work with groups outside the police department to respond to an emerging issue instead of responding after a crime has occurred. Proactive policing is one component of community policing, the cooperative partnership of the police and the community to identify and respond to issues of concern.
Examples
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Foot patrols in the community, outreach programs, education and cooperation with local government agencies are examples of proactive policing.
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History
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Proactive policing became popular in the 1980s, when police departments accepted the local community can be helpful in crime control.
Advantages
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According to the Los Angeles Police Department, proactive policing and community policing reduce crime and improve the relationship between the police and the community.
Criticism
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According to the American Civil Liberties Union, proactive policing can be too aggressive. The ACLU's concerns include detaining people without probable cause and false arrests.
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