NCJ Number
153661
Journal
Law Enforcement Tomorrow Volume: 3 Issue: 2 Dated: (December 1994) Pages: 8-12
Date Published
1994
Length
5 pages
Annotation
Sacramento, Calif., and other cities have decided that the intractable problems of gangs, open-air drug markets, and other social disorders can be addressed through neighborhood revitalization that uses a multidisciplinary approach, with extensive involvement and sometimes the leadership of the police.
Abstract
For neighborhood revitalization to succeed, all involved must consider the possible impact of various trends and events such as increased public demand for community policing and a change in law enforcement culture from reactive to proactive approaches. However, the police role in neighborhood revitalization is often not clearly stated. For police to be effective in this effort, they must readily accept assistance from other service providers, overcome their historic resistance to this kind of integrated service delivery, and be more closely aligned with the needs of the community. The police can gain considerable support if they take a leadership role. However, instead of assuming an autocratic role they must be involved in forming new relationships and participate actively in the community and local government. 6 reference notes