Methods of Policing: Deviation from the Standard Model of Policing and Measured Effectiveness

In today’s climate, there are a lot of misgivings about law enforcement, and the way that it is carried out. There have been tensions between certain elements and the police throughout history, but now an age is being entered of even more public outrage than what has come to be considered “the norm”. Some of the issues that have arisen are specific to individuals, some to particular police departments, but others are institutional. In light of these issues, it becomes necessary for people to analyze the various methods of policing that have developed, and how they compare to the standard model of policing. An analysis needs to be done of the alternative methods of policing, and their effectiveness in crime prevention. Starting by describing what is known about the standard model and comparing it to these other methods, information can be gleaned as to what changes need to be made in modern day law enforcement to increase effectiveness. The standard model of policing is exactly as its name implies, it sets the standard for policing across the country. It is what one tends to envision when one thinks about what policing is. It consists of random patrols through streets, in hope