Community Policing UnitWaukesha Police Department Receives 2003 Sir Robert Peel Award What is the Community Policing?Community Policing is an organization-wide philosophy and management approach that promotes community, government and police partnerships; proactive problem solving; and community engagement to address the causes of crime, fear of crime and other community issues. Officers assigned to the Community Policing Unit are:
Specialist Dave Daily Specialist Servando Benitez
Specialist Dave Platta Specialist Andy Schmidt
Specialist Dan Mailloux Specialist James Wolbert Community Policing Officers' provide citizens a better opportunity to voice concerns, and promotes creativity of the officers. It allows officers to work with residents and community workers to find new solutions to old problems. Some Questions and AnswersQ: Does Community Policing replace standard police work? A: No. Officers in patrol will continue to respond quickly to calls for assistance, when necessary. Q: Is Community Policing "soft" on crime? A: Officers uphold the law just as before, but community policing enables officers to better prevent crime and address other problems before they get out of hand Q: Do officers receive special training? A: Yes. Community police officers are trained in areas such as problem solving, violence prevention, handling complaints and group leadership.
If you have any questions or would like to contact the Community Policing Unit please call: 262-524-3944 or write to: Community Policing Unit 1901 Delafield St. Waukesha, WI 53188 |
