NCJ Number
145604
Date Published
1992
Length
38 pages
Annotation
This report presents the ideas and opinions expressed in six meetings that were held in 1991 and that focused on the training needs produced by the shift in the philosophy of the New York City Department to community policing.
Abstract
The 34 participants included of experts on community policing, uniformed and civilian members of various ranks in the department, community representatives, academicians, members of the private sector, and experts in government. Guest speakers focused on specific aspects of community policing and were followed by discussions of the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities would be required to perform tasks and the types of training required. The report describes historical background, the philosophy of community policing in New York City, the roles of police officers under community policing, the training philosophy, and the training plan and curriculum. Major skills identified included enhanced communications skills, interpersonal skills, public speaking, verbal and written skills, crime analysis and problemsolving skills, community organization skills, and specialty skills. Supervisors must have these skills as well as the ability to instill values, coaching skills, and facilitation skills. Notes and 60 references