Residents may start to lose hope that things can ever change. Back to the top. Get to know people. The community police officer forms relationships with residents and business persons. He or she learns about people s concerns and helps build trust between citizens and police.
Community policing get officers out of their patrol cars and onto the street.
Help solve neighborhood problems. Community police officers do more than respond to crime. They also look for ways to prevent crime and improve the quality of life. Put people in touch with other community service agencies. These may include agencies that can help with problem such as drug and alcohol abuse, violence in the home, or child abuse.