Chapter 3 Writing Assignment and Discussion

Chapter 3 Writing Assignment and Discussion

Research recent community-focused activities or partnerships initiated by your local police department, then write a summary explaining how these initiatives advance the principles of community policingsuch as trust-building, collaboration, crime prevention, and nonenforcement engagement.

1. Describe the event: what it is, when (date and time) and where it occurs, and who the primary participants or beneficiaries are.
2. Provide a link to the event.
3. Describe the role of the police department.
4. Explain the Community Policing Elements by analyzing how the initiative connects to community policing principles, such as:

• Building mutual trust and legitimacy
• Nonenforcement engagement strategies
• Youth outreach and mentorship
• Addressing community needs beyond crime control
• Enhancing police accessibility and empathy

1. Reflect on how these events collectively shape perceptions of the police department and contribute to public safety in nontraditional ways.

Part 2: Peer Review & Reflection (Discussion Component)

Instructions:

1. Read at least 2 other student submissions.
2. For each submission, write a short comment (50-100) that includes:

• One thing you learned from their example or analysis.
• One way their article made you think differently about the topic or expanded your understanding.

1. Comments should be respectful, thoughtful, and contribute to a meaningful dialogue.

Each assignment will have 2 due dates. One for your initial post containing your article and analysis. The second date will be for the response to two student posts. If you do not submit the initial post on time, you can still submit the initial post and student responses after the initial due date but before the second due date. (& i will send you two of my colleagues responses to reply to it.