As a Newly Promoted Captain of Your Police Department, Your

Essay

As a newly promoted Captain of your police department, your Chief has instructed you torebuild a connection with members of the community in the most crime ridden area of the city. Using the theory known as "Broken Windows" you attempt toaddress a number of so-called "quality of life crimes" that lead tothe ultimate deterioration of this portion of the city-especially many street level crimes including drug dealing, illegal gambling, and prostitution. The Chief has authorized 25 patrol officers towork under your command and has provided you with a relatively robust budget tocreate and carry out the initial stages of your plan. Please specifically discuss how you would proceed, and how you would utilize your officers and funding tobuild your community policing initiative.