Referral of the public to partner agencies, assistance to employees through partners in support programs. Provision of information and training. Enforcement will always be an important part of policing, as it is the mandate of the police to uphold the law. Some problems, such as a general fear of crime or community disputes, do not lend themselves readily to enforcement. Preventing the problem from occurring or from escalating by addressing contributing factors to the broad problem rather than specific incidents or manifestations of the issue.
Prevention applies both within the organization and police service delivery.
Focused attention to response options available may lead you to solutions different from those you might instinctively have chosen. Once you have selected an option, you may require additional information to implement it. Similarly, communication among RCMP units, branches, directorates, divisions and regions is essential to continuous improvement. Evaluation seeks to avoid the maintenance of 'stale' services, services which, as a result of constantly changing situations and demands, no longer add value. Here are some tips to ensure that your assessment yields effective results.