Reinventing the wheel! It used to be called Community Policing. The academics have no doubt thought long and hard about this initiative. Ask any of their NARPO members to explain their policing experiences. Yes, technology has changed but not at the expense of losing that physical contact with the public. Constables, not PCSOs to patrol. Policing is expensive; embrace the expense to increase public confidence in the police. Use the Peelian principles!
Reinventing the wheel!
It used to be called Community Policing. The academics have no doubt thought long and hard about this initiative. Ask any of their NARPO members to explain their policing experiences. Yes, technology has changed but not at the expense of losing that physical contact with the public. Constables, not PCSOs to patrol. Policing is expensive; embrace the expense to increase public confidence in the police.
Use the Peelian principles!