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Community-oriented policing (COPS) refers to a philosophy that seeks to promote strategies associated with the creation and systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to address problems like crime and social disorder proactively. It’s a criminal justice policing approach that’s founded on the need to strengthen meaningful trust and collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities (Goldman, 2016).

What is the current presidential or other elected official’s stance on these programs?

President Obama supports community-oriented policing. He created the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing in 2014 when he signed an executive order establishing it. It’s worth noting that the task force’s recommendations have since been implemented; they featured best practices as well as recommendations meant to build communities’ trust towards law enforcement agencies (Hudson, 2014).

How do these policing concepts fit with the era of homeland security?

The modern-day era of homeland security is based on the recognition of the contributions of every law enforcement agencies to public safety at all levels: local and national levels. The best approach to enhancing the effectiveness law enforcement agencies is to build public trust towards them, and this is accomplished through community policing. Thus, homeland security and community-oriented policing are entwined paradigms (Hudson, 2014).

Are these programs in line with social justice concepts?

A fundamental concept of social justice is the promotion of a just society, especially by challenging injustices as well as valuing diversity. Goldman (2016) accentuates that community-oriented policing has been equated with the notion of equality as it seeks to reinvigorate communities in a manner that deters crime and creates more vital neighborhoods, in particular through recognition of diverse community needs. So, COPS as a policy initiative promotes social justice.

References

Goldman, R. L. (2016). Importance of state law in police reform. Saint Louis University Law Journal, 60(363).