COPS Office Highlights Depth of Community Policing Resources

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is currently highlighting four of its popular resources as examples of the variety of topics that can be addressed through a community policing philosophy. All the resources were developed through cooperative agreements awarded under the Community Policing Development and Tribal Resources Grant Programs.

These resources include:

• For any community that would like to promote action, engagement, and empowerment in dealing with hate and intolerance should read Building Stronger, Safer Communities: A Guide for Law Enforcement and Community Partners to Prevent and Respond to Hate Crimes. This guide provides leadership strategies and actionable tactics to help law enforcement agencies work with community partners, as well as multiple lists of resources to help both the community and law enforcement with these important issues.
• A Performance Based Approach to Staffing Allocations is particularly useful for police practitioners and planners conducting assessments of their agency’s staffing needs. Those who are interested in police staffing experiences and assessment methods will find this publication particularly informative.
• Successful Tribal Community Policing Initiatives: A Resource for Communities Developing Public Safety Programs and Strategies describes various tribes' experiences in developing community policing initiatives. Their contributions provide a comprehensive resource for other tribes wishing to implement community policing programs to improve public safety in their communities.
• Part of a series by the National Network for Safe Communities about its two crime reduction strategies: Group Violence Intervention and Drug Market Intervention, the Group Violence Intervention: An Implementation Guide provides comprehensive guidance on how to implement GVI step by step, discussing the role and responsibilities of the core representatives in law enforcement, the community, and social services.

All COPS Office resources can be downloaded from the Resource Center and many can be ordered at no-cost either through the Resource Center or by contacting the U.S. Department of Justice Response Center at 800.421.6770.