They've been able to change some things, but not how most officers most of the time do their work. So far the Department has implemented some organizational changes successfully, and some officers are doing some proactive and creative work. But in a broad, departmental sense, community policing hasn't quite taken off. I think Police Chief Jerry Galvin recognizes that, and is working to re-focus that effort. It's still about reducing crime.
Community policing just tries to do it in smarter and more productive ways.