The Challenge and Promise of Using Community Policing Strategies to Prevent Violent Extremism

Publication Date: 2007
Tag(s): community policing, law enforcement, prevention, public safety, strategies, targeted violence, terrorism and extremism
Author(s): Jessica Toliver, Elizabeth Miller, David Schanzer, Charles Kurzman, National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Abstract: This report contains the results of a comprehensive assessment of the challenges and promise of this strategic approach to preventing violent extremism. It is based on a nationwide survey of law enforcement agencies and hundreds of hours of interviews and site visits with police departments and community members around the country. Challenges and promising practices are included.