Community policing within campus law enforcement agencies. (2nd September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hancock, K.
• Is Part Of: Police practice & research. Volume 17:Number 5(2016)
• Page Start: 463
• Page End: 476
• Publication Date: 2016-09-02
• Subjects: Campus policing -- community policing -- police organization; Police -- Periodicals; Police administration -- Periodicals; Law enforcement -- Periodicals; Crime prevention -- Periodicals; 363.2
• DOI: 10.1080/15614263.2015.1108194
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1561-4263

Abstract

Abstract: Campus law enforcement agencies (CLEs) are critical components of the criminal justice system; thus, how they organize is of special interest. CLEs are thought ideal for community policing, a strategy requiring organizational change, yet little research exists on CLE organizations or their use of community policing. This study examines community policing within CLEs and how it impacts organizational structures. The data were gathered in a national BJS survey of CLEs. Results indicated that community policing was only significantly related to formalization. Contrary to community policing mandates, community policing was related to more written policies. Implications and future research are discussed.