1. Saferworld Working for the prevention of armed violence ‘The police are the public and the public are the police.’

2. Saferworld Working for the prevention of armed violence Community-based policing is… ‘The police working in partnership with the community; the community thereby participating in its own policing; and the two working together, mobilising resources to solve problems affecting public safety over the longer term rather than the police, alone, reacting short term to incidents as they occur.’ Report of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland Adapted by UNDP Philosophy and Principles Guide Adapted by Saferworld as their working definition

3. Saferworld Working for the prevention of armed violence Community-based policing  Is both a philosophy (a way of thinking) and an organisational strategy (a means to carry out that philosophy)  Recognises the interdependence and shared responsibility of the police and the community in ensuring a safe and secure environment  Role of the police is fundamentally that of ‘peace officers’ rather than ‘law enforcement officers’

4. Saferworld Working for the prevention of armed violence Community-based policing End goal - creation of a professional, representative, respected and accountable institution that works in partnership with the public Police adopt strategy of ‘community consultation’ to:  Identify priorities for crime prevention  Establish a longer-term focus and reaffirm police mandate through the conferring of public consent Police take a proactive approach (as opposed to passive approach) by identifying local crime and disorder problems in cooperation and conjunction with communities

5. Saferworld Working for the prevention of armed violence Police undertakes a strategic management process and formulate: Mission and vision Corporate strategy, strategic development plan and business plan. Outcomes  Improved quality of policing service  Professional & accountable police service  Access to justice for all groups  Improved police-community relations  Sustainable solutions  Sound strategic partnerships: Safe schools/roads projects Youth crime reduction programmes Neighbourhood watches Police undertakes certain internal and external processes for implementing CBP. Internally  Organisational restructuring  Leadership  Identifying priorities and objectives  Re-allocation of resources  Creation of a service ethos  Tackling corruption  Devolution of responsibility, authority and accountability  Co-ordination - consultation Externally  Understanding local/regional context  Community involvement and ownership  Needs-oriented service delivery  Formation of strategic partnerships  Community contact and liaison  Co-ordination, coherence and consultation CBP process

6. Saferworld Working for the prevention of armed violence Sources  Kenya Police, Community Policing Handbook, 2005  UNDP, Saferworld & Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, Philosophy and Principles of Community Based Policing, 2003