What does 'community policing' really mean?

Author: Jon Felperin
For some time now, ‘community policing’ has been the buzzword in law enforcement and a focal point of many an oral board. But what is community-based policing, truly? Is it a tactic, a concept, or a philosophy? There are many definitions for it — you may get a different answer from any officer you ask — but there is only one way of understanding it that creates true change and …
Source: Police Updates
What does 'community policing' really mean?