NCJ Number
156930
Journal
Belugyi Szemle Volume: 33 Issue: 2 Dated: (July-August 1995) Pages: 45-53
Date Published
1995
Length
9 pages
Annotation
This article, written from a Hungarian perspective, describes the American experience with community policing and provides examples of how the model works in practice.
Abstract
The constitutional and State system of the U.S. is characterized by a high degree of autonomy within local governments. As a result, the structure of States, cities, counties, and their respective administrative and legislative bodies varies widely, with the exception of those matters dealt with at the Federal level of government. This situation allows law enforcement and crime prevention organizations, including police, prosecutors, private security industry, and the public, latitude in choosing different ways to deal with crime. In recent years, the community policing approach to crime prevention has gained popularity in many American cities.