NCJ Number
110792
Journal
Canadian Police College Journal Volume: 11 Issue: 4 Dated: (1987) Pages: 273-318
Date Published
1987
Length
46 pages
Annotation
This article describes the approach used by the Victoria City Police Department (Canada) to establish a ministation approach to community policing.
Abstract
Program planning included a literature review; structured interviews with police and civilian personnel; and reference to geographic, demographic, and crime data. The Detroit model of police ministations was decided upon and site visits were conducted. The decision to proceed with development was strengthened by escalating crime rates and citizen fear of crime, growing impact on police morale, concern over drug and alcohol-related crime in the business core, and a strong commitment by the mayor and police chief to a proactive community policing approach. A task force and a series of community meetings were implemented to aid in initial planning. A model then was developed that outlined ministation locations, staffing, hours of operation, and police and volunteer duties. On the basis of efforts to date, the proposed, ongoing process of program implementation is outlined, with emphasis on continued input from the four levels of police operations and the community and the need for incorporating appropriate training and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. 38 references.