How Does CompStat Relate to Community Policing?
CompStat, when applied correctly and effectively, strengthens community policing. Communities are critical resources for information, for the development of solutions to issues and crime problems, and for behaviors that will help reduce opportunities for perpetrators. CompStat will provide accountability for community policing activities, will ensure that all community activities have direction and application to solving problems, and will reinforce the need for commanders to complete their strategies by involving the community in their problem solving. • Ensure that all members recognize the importance of the participation of the community in the development of key strategies and the value of their community’s contributions.CompStat is a new method to manage police operations for greater effectiveness of law enforcement. Agencies that have studied the process, and achieved an understanding of the management principles involved, have had great success.
