Traditional policing usually consists of officers answering calls for service. Traditional methods of policing rely heavily on deterrence through a visible presence of the police on patrol. However, many social changes have occurred over the decades and traditional policing methods may not be as effective in addressing the needs of the communities. Communities have become more diverse and the problems have changed as drugs and violent crimes have become more common in urban communities. Additionally, …showed first 75 words of 563 total…

…showed last 75 words of 563 total…that it needs improvement in many areas, as well. When one compares traditional policing to community oriented policing, then it appears quite clear that this change is for the better. The objectives that it has are also good, but will be changed depending on the area that they are being implemented, or the time that they take place. In the years to come, opinions will change, and so to will the ideas behind community policing.