What is problem solving and how is it an integrated part of community policing?
A. Problem-solving refers to a process of identifying problems and priorities through coordinated community / police needs assessments; collecting and analyzing information concerning the problem in a thorough, though not necessarily complicated, manner; developing or facilitating responses that are innovative and tailor-made with the best potential for eliminating or reducing the problem and, finally, evaluating the response to determine its effectiveness and modifying it as necessary.
