Montgomery County Public Library (MCPL) is also a good source for evidence-based research and scholarly articles, as well as career and professional development information. If you don't already have an MCPL card, you can apply for a digital card that allows access to their resources remotely on their website. Remote access to these recommended resources requires login with either a regular or digital card.
Please note - Only students currently enrolled in credit classes and current faculty and staff can access e-resources remotely. All users can access e-resources while on any of the campuses or connected to the open MC wi-fi. More information about access to e-resources can be found on the library website.
The Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services, a component of the US Department of Justice, defines community-oriented policing (COP), or community policing, as “a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies that support the systemic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime.” (from Policing Defined, U.S. Department of Justice).
Ideas for keywords and search terms for finding information about community-informed policing:
Community engagement, Partnership policing, Problem-oriented policing, Trust building, Crime prevention, Procedural justice, Collaboration, Accountability, Community-based policing, Crime analysis, Community policing models, Community-oriented policing, Policing strategies, Citizen involvement, Public safety
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In 2022, the Montgomery County Council passed, and County Executive Marc Elrich signed into law, Bill 17-21, which established a partnership between the Montgomery County Police Department, Montgomery College, and other local institutions of higher education.
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