... the effectiveness and challenges of community policing strategies. Design/methodology/approach Through a qualitative research approach, this study conducted unstructured interviews with station commanders and visible policing officers across 10 Johannesburg metropolitan police stations. Findings...

... to demand and priorities. This research aims to understand the current state of neighbourhood policing in the county of “Rackhamshire” and its ability to support public confidence. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted six focus groups, three with officers who were part of Community Policing...

...Brian Gormally This article examines and discusses the assumptions and principles underlying the concept of ‘community policing’ within the context of Northern Ireland and the Patten Report on policing. It raises questions as to the applicability of the ‘community policing’ concept in the context...

... in the delivery of crime reduction programmes, examining their relative strengths and weaknesses. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Crime reduction initiatives Policing Community policing Problem oriented policing Zero tolerance policing policing and partnerships Crime reduction programmes and styles...