Lesson Bundle COMMUNITY POLICING

In this powerful lesson, students will learn how problem-oriented policing focuses on analyzing specific crime problems and developing targeted solutions, while community policing emphasizes building relationships and engaging the community in problem-solving efforts.

OBJECTIVE

The students will be able to:

1. Define terms associated with community-oriented policing (COP).
2. Compare and contrast traditional law enforcement methods with COP.
3. Analyze the similarities and differences between COP strategies and problem-oriented policing (POP) strategies.
4. Assess what police departments must do to be effective in COP.
5. Create methods to address crime in the community.
6. Evaluate the effectiveness of COP and POP ideas presented by peers.

MATERIALS INCLUDED

1. Infographic: Community Policing
2. Informational Text: Policing Our Communities
3. Guided Notes Worksheet
4. Guiding Questions Worksheet
5. Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer Worksheet
6. Presentation Rubric
7. Discussion Rubric
8. General Essay Rubric

INTERNET ACCESS IS RECOMMENDED.

TIME FRAME
Approximately three or four 45 min. class periods.

Answer Keys and Rubrics are included.

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