The team began by reviewing literature from varied sources. The team identified the most important concepts associated with community policing, potential pitfalls and establishing a list of agencies identified as leaders in this field. Team members visited 29 separate agencies to examine how they deliver and coordinate service within the community policing philosophy. Deployment strategies using team policing. Community involvement both in terms of information and partnerships.
Technology enhancements to facilitate information sharing and retrieval.
Various differential response strategies. Emphasis on problem solving at all levels of the organization. Recognition of the importance of internal and external communication. Geographic assignment to encourage the development of partnerships between officers assigned to an area and the citizens who live and work in that area. Partial or complete decentralization of detectives.