Ashley Glisson
CJ205
12/18/24
Prior to laying out my recommendations for a community plan for the Los
Angeles homeless scenario, there are several facets of policing that should be
discussed. Public trust issues often arise from perceptions of unfair treatment, lack of
transparency, and inconsistent enforcement and application 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.
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). Discretion 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 military veteran himself.
These procedural justices emphasize 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 the
, 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 heldresponsible 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, violators, 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 departmental 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
focusing on long-term solutions rather than short-term enforcement. It is all about
building relationships and working together with the community to solve problems. It
emphasizes partnership, problem-solving, empowerment, and trust-building. These
principles focus on proactive measures rather than just reactive responses, aiming for
long-term solutions. In today's world, community policing is valuable because it helps
build trust and cooperation between the police and the community. This trust is
essential for effectively addressing complex social issues like homelessness. Instead
of just reacting to problems, community policing encourages police officers to engage
CJ205
12/18/24
Prior to laying out my recommendations for a community plan for the Los
Angeles homeless scenario, there are several facets of policing that should be
discussed. Public trust issues often arise from perceptions of unfair treatment, lack of
transparency, and inconsistent enforcement and application 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.
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). Discretion 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 military veteran himself.
These procedural justices emphasize 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 the
, 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 heldresponsible 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, violators, 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 departmental 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
focusing on long-term solutions rather than short-term enforcement. It is all about
building relationships and working together with the community to solve problems. It
emphasizes partnership, problem-solving, empowerment, and trust-building. These
principles focus on proactive measures rather than just reactive responses, aiming for
long-term solutions. In today's world, community policing is valuable because it helps
build trust and cooperation between the police and the community. This trust is
essential for effectively addressing complex social issues like homelessness. Instead
of just reacting to problems, community policing encourages police officers to engage
