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<br />SURPRISE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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<br />COMMUNITY POLICING ADM-48
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<br />DATE DATE REVISE CALEA STANDARDS PAGE
<br />ISSUED EFFECTIVE DATE MET
<br />1 of 3
<br />09-14-12 N/A Yes
<br />09-04-12
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<br />I. PURPOSE
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<br />The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines and procedures that direct
<br />the community policing efforts of the Surprise Police Department.
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<br />II. POLICY
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<br />The policy of the Surprise Police Department is to operate with a community
<br />oriented approach throughout all levels of the organization. It is the primary
<br />function of the organization to work cooperatively with individuals, citizen groups,
<br />the criminal justice system, and public and private organizations to identify and
<br />resolve issues which negatively impact the livability of neighborhoods within the
<br />City of Surprise.
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<br />III. PROCEDURE
<br /> Community policing is not a program; it is a commitment to serving the
<br />community through the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving
<br />techniques, to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to
<br />public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime.
<br />A. A Focus on Flexibility and Problem Solving
<br />As an agency that subscribes to a community policing philosophy to
<br />deliver law and order services to our community, officers and employees
<br />will be expected to accept a significant role in issues and activities that
<br />may differ from the traditional police role. A strong focus will be placed
<br />upon officers to actively identify and address the root causes of crime and
<br />public disorder.
<br /> B. Community Involvement
<br /> The Surprise Police Department will actively seek to engage its citizens to
<br />identify and resolve community concerns. This is the essence of
<br />community policing. Programs that engage the community, such as
<br />Neighborhood Watch, the use of civilian volunteers, and the recruitment
<br />and use of police explorers are examples. Officers and employees will
<br />solicit input and feedback regarding problem identification, analysis and
<br />potential solutions from members of the community. Community members
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