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POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR
COMMUNITY POLICING
1. INTRODUCTION
2.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
3. DEFINITION
OF COMMUNITY POLICING
4.
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMUNTY POLICING
5. GENERAL
PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY POLICING
6. STRATEGIES
FOR COMMUNITY POLICING
7. NATIONAL
GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNITY POLICE FORUMS AND BOARDS |
6. STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY POLICING
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The promotion and enhancement of inter-agency
co-operation with other bodies performing a policing function
and to foster inter-departmental co-operation in respect
of solving crime related problems. |
| 6.2. |
A Commitment from Police managers and supervisors
to develop new skills through training which incorporates,
problem solving, networking, mediation, facilitation,
conflict resolution and community involvement. |
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The identification and mobilization, through consultation,
of community resources and organizations that may assist
in combating and preventing crime and the constant development
of this capacity. |
| 6.4. |
The decentralization of policing services to ensure
effective decision making and accountability at the local
level. |
| 6.5. |
Encouraging officers to assume responsibility for addressing
safety and security problems within the areas of their
responsibility to promote self disciplined and motivated
personnel. |
| 6.6. |
Honest, open and effective communication between the
police and the community in order to enhance the consultative
role of the SAPS, CPFs and the community in general. |
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