Community policing is a concept and approach that recognizes that law enforcement alone cannot solve the root causes of crime. Law enforcement agencies do not have the staff, training and tools necessary to address the underlying factors that contribute to crime and disorder. A collaborative approach, drawing on the input and participation of public and private stakeholders, will provide the greatest resources in the overall effort to combat the underlying factors contributing to crime. The law enforcement profession was born out of the need to protect people and property. Historically, law enforcement officers were responsible for apprehending criminals and separating them from society. Professional qualifications required courage and physical strength. The first training sessions consisted of a basic overview of available communication devices and the booking process. Times have changed; Crime has become a multi-faceted problem with deep-rooted roots. Today, law enforcement officers have additional responsibilities and greater expectations. It's no longer just about courage, but the ability to make complex legal decisions in the midst of danger and chaos. Officers now must undergo many hours of training regarding detention, arrest, search and seizure, emergency vehicle operation and defensive tactics. Officers are trained to investigate incidents of domestic violence, sexual offenses and crimes against children. The communities in which we live, work and raise our children demand the safest environment possible. A common approach to fighting crime is to respond after the event and incarcerate the offender. The results of this approach have been increasingly burdensome for law enforcement, middle of paper......another police program that failed. Law enforcement agencies can continue to police in any way they choose, but the greatest progress remains to be made. The success of the community policing program and the success of our community depends on our ability to convince others to work with us. The more stakeholders we can include in the strategy, the more likely we are to succeed. Police departments around the world, however, have implemented strategies to reduce crime; success will be measured by the positive relationships developed during this process. Works Cited Bureau of Justice Statistics. (March 22, 2012) Office of Justice Programs. Accessed April 5, 2012. Retrieved from http://www.bjs.ojp.usdoj.govKappeler, VE & Gaines, LK (2009). “Community policing: a contemporary perspective.” » Fifth edition. Newark, New Jersey: Matthew Bender & Company.