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POL3701 ASSIGNMENT 01 SEMESTER 02
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Over and above the natural networks that are found in the community, there
are formal and informal within communities. The police officials need to be
able to identify these networks, understand the extent and functions of these
networks and how they could use them for effective crime prevention.
Based on the statement above, write an essay in which you differentiate
between formal, informal and liberated networks. Your discussions should
also include how networking will assist the police crime prevention efforts in
their policing precinct. Conclude your discussion by including the relevant
information that is needed to inform officials on the social characteristics of
the community.
1. Introduction
Policing is a complex problem influenced by various elements; crime cannot be
effectively handled only by criminal justice agencies. That is why the help and
cooperation of society are important in preventing crimes. When the community
networks with one another, it fundamentally enhances multiple policing strategies by
utilizing all the other resources and information out there available in terms of
support. This essay will differentiate between formal, informal, and liberated
networks, discuss how networking assists police crime prevention, and conclude with
the necessary information to inform officials about the social characteristics of the
community.
2. Differentiating Between Formal, Informal, and Liberated Networks
2.1. Formal Networks
Formal networks consist of people whose relationships are known and stable over
time. This includes relatives as well, but also people in one's web of regular social
relations over time. It includes family, neighbours, friends, and co-workers. This is
important in a policing context as such formal networks tend to be the main conduit
through which information and support can flow. Police officials, for example, can
depend on existing networks within the community including local businesspeople
TUTORS
POL3701 ASSIGNMENT 01 SEMESTER 02
FOR EXAMS, PORTFOLIO, AND ASSIGNMENT
ASSISTANCE WHATSAPP 0671189059
n
, POL3701
Over and above the natural networks that are found in the community, there
are formal and informal within communities. The police officials need to be
able to identify these networks, understand the extent and functions of these
networks and how they could use them for effective crime prevention.
Based on the statement above, write an essay in which you differentiate
between formal, informal and liberated networks. Your discussions should
also include how networking will assist the police crime prevention efforts in
their policing precinct. Conclude your discussion by including the relevant
information that is needed to inform officials on the social characteristics of
the community.
1. Introduction
Policing is a complex problem influenced by various elements; crime cannot be
effectively handled only by criminal justice agencies. That is why the help and
cooperation of society are important in preventing crimes. When the community
networks with one another, it fundamentally enhances multiple policing strategies by
utilizing all the other resources and information out there available in terms of
support. This essay will differentiate between formal, informal, and liberated
networks, discuss how networking assists police crime prevention, and conclude with
the necessary information to inform officials about the social characteristics of the
community.
2. Differentiating Between Formal, Informal, and Liberated Networks
2.1. Formal Networks
Formal networks consist of people whose relationships are known and stable over
time. This includes relatives as well, but also people in one's web of regular social
relations over time. It includes family, neighbours, friends, and co-workers. This is
important in a policing context as such formal networks tend to be the main conduit
through which information and support can flow. Police officials, for example, can
depend on existing networks within the community including local businesspeople
