It is extremely necessary that the agency transitioning to community policing build strong partnerships with community members and with agencies and organizations representing the community. Our law enforcement mission remains the same our department, as any other in our nation, exists to serve the community through protecting life and property by preventing crime, enforcing laws, and maintaining order for all people. Community policing is not a substitute for that mission. It is, instead, a state of mind that develops when an officer realizes that he or she has the power to change a situation or correct a problem by means other than simply arresting someone. Community policing is not just foot or bicycle patrols.
Programs are simply tools which, when used properly, can enhance the philosophy.
By working to reduce both the actual number of criminal acts and the fear of crime, the attitude of the entire community is improved. Forming these partnerships and then focusing on problem solving is what community policing is all about. The idea is to become proactive instead of reactive to the effects of crime. When the entire department is problem solving, identifying alternatives, and devising creative solutions to concerns identified by our citizens, we play a significant role in improving the quality of life within our village. We continue to offer free security surveys , both residential and commercial.