An improved quality of life. Community policing helps break the pattern of deterioration and fear. They also feel a sense of pride that they have worked with community police officers and each other to create a safer neighborhood. Community policing promotes creativity. Not at all.
Officers uphold the law just as before.
But community policing enables officers to better prevent crime and address other problems before they get out of hand. Yes, Community police officers are usually trained in such areas as problem solving, violence prevention, handling complaints and group leadership. Residents and officers in some areas jointly participate in community training sessions. Success is measured by how much you feel your neighborhood is a better, safer place to live. Everyone in your community shares responsibility for making community policing work.