• Globally, Community policing recognizes the importance of partnerships between the police department and the communities they serve.

• It goes beyond traditional law enforcement methods by involving residents, businesses, and community organizations in identifying and addressing local issues.

“Community Policing is an emerging trend worldwide to streamline and bolster police service delivery and organizational efficiency. Several countries have integrated the practice of community engagement as part of their policy”

• The Community Policing Resource Centre (CPRC) in Tamil Nadu is committed towards fostering strong relationships with the people of Tamil Nadu – through meaningful collaboration with a vision to create safer and more vibrant neighbourhood.

"Community policing Resource Centre (CPRC) is more than just a program - it embodies a philosophy that assumes a positive relationship between the police and public in the quest to control crime and address the pressing concerns of the community”

CPRC is the bridge in building trust and collaboration between the police personnel and the communities they serve in order to enhance public safety and quality of life.

The broad mission of CPRC has three elements,

• Partnerships/Collaboration with communities

• Structure/Procedures to be followed

• Addressing the problems of the communities proactively.

To nurture trust and mutual respect between the police personnel and the community members through positive interactions and open communication.

To have an active engagement with residents, businesses, schools, institutions and other stakeholders to understand their concerns and involving them in finding solutions.

To engage members of the community in crime prevention efforts through a proactive approach and by addressing the root causes of crime in the region.

“At CPRC, our primary objective is to enhance citizen engagement in community safety and investment in trust-building between police and communities”

• CPRC’s approach aims to leverage available resources effectively to meet the needs of the community, while fostering collaboration between the police department and civilians.

• Shifting focus from arrests and enforcement, to train/support police personnel to identify the underlying issues contributing to crime and work with the community to find solutions.

• Support and train officers and personnel to be visible and accessible in the communities they serve, fostering trust and communication with residents.

• Officers and personnel to be trained to understand and respect the cultural backgrounds and diversity of the communities they serve, enhancing their ability to build trust.

• Support and facilitate communities in developing specific strategies to identify and address crucial problems such as drug dealing or vandalism, in the region.

• Empower communities to take an active role in crime prevention through initiatives such as neighbourhood watch programs and community patrols.

• Create a system and SOP to analyse crime data and community feedback to prioritize issues and allocate resources effectively.