What is Community Policing, also referred to as Community Oriented Policing? Wikipedia describes it as “a type of strategy that focuses on police building ties and working closely with members of the community.” This type of policing was established in 1994 by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act. This Act promoted community policing and was a cornerstone of the Clinton Administration. The positive effects of this type of policing have been very positive throughout the years and both the community and officers can attest to the effectiveness of reducing crime and bringing a sense of security with in a community. Bertus Ferreira said, “"Community policing is a philosophy of full service personalized policing, where the same officer
