Please use 12-point font times new roman font, 1 inch margins, 1.5 spacing (as opposed to
single or double spaced), and do not exceed the page limit (3-point Deduction).
Please make sure you read the policy memo guidelines (posted to Canvas) for detailed
information about formatting, goals, and organization of a policy memo. This prompt provides
you with the specific question, but it pairs with the guidelines on Canvas, which must be
followed exactly.
Should your city implement community policing? What is the current status of police—
community relations in your city? If there is already a program in place, how well is it
working?
Please provide an overview of the current situation that needs to be address and the current
policy in place. Then make your recommendation. Please be mindful of: Costs of the program
and the current costs without any programs, potential revenue generation, access, social,
political, or economic benefits, equity, etc.
- What is Community Policing (be clear on definition)?
- Does your city have a review board? What can it do? What can’t it do?
- The current cost of policing in your community (% of budget)?
- Has your city experienced protests around this issue? Why? What was the outcome?
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How might civic organizations help demand reform or demand to maintain the status quo
on Police-Community relations? - What coalitions exist in your city on this issue?
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Are there programs in place to train community members and or police officers on
implicit bias?
I expect you to provide the data you need to support your claim, but these in-class readings (and
possibly others) could help you:
- Peterson
- Broken Windows Wilson & Kelling
- Bunson and Weitzer
• Crutchfield et al
• Beckett and Herbert.
• Coalition Readings
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