community policing

British  

noun

1. the assigning of the same one or two policemen to a particular area so that they become familiar with the residents and the residents with them, as a way of reducing crime

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Example Sentences

"More than a decade of cuts to community policing and youth outreach programmes has meant school leaders, too often, find themselves with little or no support," says general secretary, Pepe Di'lasio.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

In 2019, however, his Justice Department was permitted by a federal appeals court to give preferential treatment to cooperative cities on providing community policing grants.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2024

But after his arrest, Porter became an example of the failed promise of community policing.

From Slate • May 24, 2024

Fry and Bettge said they’re proud of the community policing philosophy Fry has helped maintain where protecting and serving residents trumps enforcement.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

Second, we must take serious steps to reduce violence and prevent crime, beginning with more police officers and more community policing.

From State of the Union Address by Clinton, William Jefferson