Ashley Glisson
CJ205
12/18/24
Public trust issues often arise from perceptions of unfair treatment, lack of transparency,
and inconsistent enforcement of laws. In this scenario, the homeless community may feel
targeted and unfairly treated, leading to a lack of trust in the police. To address these issues, the
LAPD can implement community engagement initiatives, ensure transparency in their actions,
and apply procedural justice principles. Building relationships with community leaders and
homeless advocates can also help bridge the trust gap.
Now discretion is used in deciding how to enforce laws related to homelessness, such as
whether to issue citations, make arrests, or provide referrals to services. Such as when officer
Hoakikio suggested “going with him to the VA hospital for in-patient alcohol and psychiatric
treatment. He promises to inventory the property that he can't take to the hospital so that it is
available when he is discharged”Sign in to Your Account (2024). This could be used more
judiciously by prioritizing support and services over punitive measures. Officers can be trained
to assess situations and connect individuals with resources like shelters, mental health services,
and job programs. Like in the scenario the officer mentions “he was recruited and hired more
quickly in the police department due to "veterans preference."Sign in to Your Account (2024).
After finding out the man is a vet himself!
These procedural justice emphasizes fairness, transparency, and giving people a voice. By
treating homeless individuals with respect and ensuring their rights are protected, the LAPD can
improve public opinion. This includes clear communication about the reasons for police actions
and involving the community in decision-making processes. Transparency can help immensely
by making police actions and policies clear to the public, thus reducing suspicion and increasing
accountability. Publicizing data on interactions with the homeless community and outcomes of
those interactions can demonstrate the LAPD’s commitment to fair treatment. However, police
accountability can be enhanced by using body cameras, publishing reports on police activities,
and holding public forums. These measures ensure that officers are held responsible for their
actions and that the community is informed about police practices. Technologies like body
cameras and other cameras can provide accountability and transparency, benefiting both officers
and victims. They can help build trust between the community and police by providing clear
evidence of interactions and ensuring that policies are followed.
Community policing principles include building community partnerships, engaging in
problem-solving, and implementing organizational strategies that support proactive policing and
community involvement. Therefore, community policing is valuable because it fosters trust and
cooperation between the police and the community, leading to more effective and sustainable
solutions to issues like homelessness. It encourages a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Community policing can be applied by creating partnerships with local organizations that
provide services to the homeless, involving community members in developing strategies, and
CJ205
12/18/24
Public trust issues often arise from perceptions of unfair treatment, lack of transparency,
and inconsistent enforcement of laws. In this scenario, the homeless community may feel
targeted and unfairly treated, leading to a lack of trust in the police. To address these issues, the
LAPD can implement community engagement initiatives, ensure transparency in their actions,
and apply procedural justice principles. Building relationships with community leaders and
homeless advocates can also help bridge the trust gap.
Now discretion is used in deciding how to enforce laws related to homelessness, such as
whether to issue citations, make arrests, or provide referrals to services. Such as when officer
Hoakikio suggested “going with him to the VA hospital for in-patient alcohol and psychiatric
treatment. He promises to inventory the property that he can't take to the hospital so that it is
available when he is discharged”Sign in to Your Account (2024). This could be used more
judiciously by prioritizing support and services over punitive measures. Officers can be trained
to assess situations and connect individuals with resources like shelters, mental health services,
and job programs. Like in the scenario the officer mentions “he was recruited and hired more
quickly in the police department due to "veterans preference."Sign in to Your Account (2024).
After finding out the man is a vet himself!
These procedural justice emphasizes fairness, transparency, and giving people a voice. By
treating homeless individuals with respect and ensuring their rights are protected, the LAPD can
improve public opinion. This includes clear communication about the reasons for police actions
and involving the community in decision-making processes. Transparency can help immensely
by making police actions and policies clear to the public, thus reducing suspicion and increasing
accountability. Publicizing data on interactions with the homeless community and outcomes of
those interactions can demonstrate the LAPD’s commitment to fair treatment. However, police
accountability can be enhanced by using body cameras, publishing reports on police activities,
and holding public forums. These measures ensure that officers are held responsible for their
actions and that the community is informed about police practices. Technologies like body
cameras and other cameras can provide accountability and transparency, benefiting both officers
and victims. They can help build trust between the community and police by providing clear
evidence of interactions and ensuring that policies are followed.
Community policing principles include building community partnerships, engaging in
problem-solving, and implementing organizational strategies that support proactive policing and
community involvement. Therefore, community policing is valuable because it fosters trust and
cooperation between the police and the community, leading to more effective and sustainable
solutions to issues like homelessness. It encourages a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Community policing can be applied by creating partnerships with local organizations that
provide services to the homeless, involving community members in developing strategies, and
