Which policing approach requires police and citizens to join as partners in identifying and solving the causes of crime and disorder?

• A. Community policing
• B. Traditional policing
• C. Problem-oriented policing
• D. Intelligence-led policing

Answer: (A)

The main concept being tested is community policing, which centers on police and residents working together as partners to identify and address the underlying causes of crime and disorder. This approach treats the community as a collaborator in safety, using joint problem-solving, regular engagement, and actions that improve local conditions. By combining police expertise with residents’ knowledge of their neighborhood, they target root issues—such as lighting, vacant buildings, or lack of services—rather than relying solely on arrests or patrols.

Traditional policing focuses on responding to incidents and enforcing laws, with less emphasis on sustained community partnerships. Problem-oriented policing emphasizes a systematic problem-solving process to address specific issues, which may involve community input but is defined by the problem-solving method rather than the partnership itself. Intelligence-led policing centers on using data and intelligence to guide enforcement decisions, not on fostering ongoing community collaboration as the core principle.