Date of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Type
Capstone - Open Access
First Advisor
Dr. St. Louis
Abstract
Police officers wear many hats such as protecting people, preventing crimes, and responding to other calls for help. Policing is under a microscope in the current climate of the country with debates about police brutality, body-worn cameras, and the overall trust between police and the public. The most universally accepted way to improve trust between the police and public is through community policing. Studies show the community policing policies have improved community-police relations in the United States. I plan to use this knowledge in my career as a police officer by making sure that every interaction I have with the public is from the foundation of integrity and honesty.
Recommended Citation
Crowley, Thomas, "Community Policing: The Foundation of Trust between Police and Society" (2022). Criminology Student Work. 47.
https://scholarworks.merrimack.edu/crm_studentpub/47