Check Out the OJP Diagnostic Center Blog on Building Trust in Twenty-First Century Community Policing

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Diagnostic Center recently published a blog titled, “Police are the Public and the Public are the Police: Building Trust in Twenty First Century Community Policing.” The blog, written by Steve Rickman of SER Associates, reveals the emerging challenges that face police departments in this new era of policing as well as the probable reasons for those challenges.

In addition, the blog offers suggestions for police departments to make small steps toward renewing the community trust that is essential for good community-police relations. According to the blog, an improvement in community-police trust can positively affect crime-fighting capabilities, community safety, and the health and well-being of police officers.