Policing Service Model Review
Crime Prevention and Policing Study Strategic Update and Policing Services Model Review Part 1: Research and Statistical Analysis Part 2: Community Perception and Strategy Development Part 3: Policing Service Model Review SUBMITTED TO THE Mayor and Council JUNE 30th 2011 perivale + taylor Red Deer Crime Prevention and Policing Review Part 3: Policing Service Model Review Executive Summary This report, Part 3 of the Review, examines comparative costing between policing services of the RCMP and other policing models. Further, it examines the advantages, disadvantages, service levels, and effectiveness of various policing models in municipal environments. The report recommends corresponding strategies and performance measures. The Review confirmed that Red Deer is not dissimilar to other jurisdictions with regard to community safety and security issues. Similar issues and challenges are faced by other municipalities across the country. In response, Red Deer has implemented a progressive program of public safety and community involvement. It has established a crime prevention and law enforcement continuum consistent with the vision of provincial legislation and policy direction.1 The recommendations provided address the issues experienced in, and perceptions of, the downtown core and a number of policing and public safety practices. The input from stakeholders, including Council, staff, community and social agencies, and the public show strong support for crime prevention and policing initiatives and a commitment to working together. Leading practices in crime prevention and policing are examined and Red Deer has a record of progressive measures and initiatives in prevention, intervention, and working within the continuum of crime prevention and policing. A number of comparator police agencies were surveyed to ascertain their service delivery.
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