Engaging Communities One Step at a Time
Publication Date: 2016
Abstract: After a discussion of the current literature on foot patrol and a brief description of the methodology used in the present study, this report presents a series of case studies on the five participating agencies describing what the agencies are doing with foot patrol and how they are doing it. Following these site descriptions, the report discusses several salient themes related to foot patrol that emerged across sites and participant groups, broadly classified into benefits and challenges of the foot patrol deployments. Finally, the report concludes with final thoughts and general takeaway points gleaned from the study. The Police Foundation's study found that foot patrol facilitates relationship-building between the police and the community while also enhancing the enforcement and problem-solving efforts of law enforcement.