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To effectively implement community-oriented policing, law enforcement agencies must undergo organizational transformation. This involves restructuring police departments to support community engagement and problem-solving efforts. Key elements of organizational transformation include decentralizing decision-making authority, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and providing officers with the training and resources needed to engage effectively with community members. | To effectively implement community-oriented policing, law enforcement agencies must undergo organizational transformation. This involves restructuring police departments to support community engagement and problem-solving efforts. Key elements of organizational transformation include decentralizing decision-making authority, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and providing officers with the training and resources needed to engage effectively with community members. | ||
[[Image:Detail-98873.jpg|thumb|center|Police officers interacting with community members in a neighborhood setting.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-98874.jpg|thumb|center|Police officers interacting with community members in a neighborhood setting.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Implementation Strategies == | == Implementation Strategies == |