NCJ Number
193593
Date Published
2002
Length
17 pages
Annotation
This paper discusses the U.S. Department of Justice's "Operation Weed and Seed" crime prevention program.
Abstract
The cornerstones of crime prevention are citizen involvement, community-oriented policing, and government participation outside the ranks of the police. Two components of a successful community policing strategy are problem-oriented policing, which views crime as a symptom of the real problem, and scanning analysis response assessment, which allows officers to address crime in particular areas of a community. Operation Weed and Seed includes law enforcement; community policing; prevention, intervention, and treatment; and neighborhood restoration. The paper describes starting and implementing a Weed and Seed program, which gives citizens an opportunity to take joint responsibility for the safety of their community. In addition, the program fosters development of a closer relationship with the police. The paper claims that this understanding will help dispel citizens' suspicions about racial or ethnic bias of some enforcement practices. Interaction with other appointed and elected government officials will allow citizens to better understand how local government operates and how to better accomplish their goals for the community. References