24-02 Community Policing and COPs Log Entries.pdf

Donny Youngblood 1350 Norris Road, Bakersfield, California 93308-2231 Sheriff-Coroner Telephone (661) 391-7500 TRAINING BULLETIN Issue: 24-02 DATE: January 17, 2024 COMMUNITY POLICING AND COPS LOG ENTRIES This training bulletin will detail guidelines for Community Policing, Problem Oriented Policing (POP), and COPs log entries. COMMUNITY POLICING Community policing is a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies that support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime. POLICY It is the policy of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) to promote positive relationships between members of the organization and the community by treating community members with dignity and respect. It is the goal of the KCSO to engage with the community to enhance public safety services.