The
focus of community oriented policing is not simply on responding
to crime, but on preventing crime and resolving community problems.
The philosophy rests on the belief that the police and the community
must work together as partners to solve the contemporary challenges
faced in today's society. Community oriented police officers
are empowered with the autonomy and freedom to act as needed
in order to implement and participate in community-based problem
solving efforts. Officers work closely with other organizations
and community groups to educate community members about potential
hazards they may encounter and how to reduce the likelihood
of becoming a victim of crime, to identify the problems, concerns
and fears of community members, to identify and eliminate hazards
that may promote crime or disorder, and to improve the overall
quality of life in the community.
Colstrip
Police 
