Electronic Community-Oriented Policing: Theories, Contemporary Efforts, and Future Directions

Hu and Lovrich introduce the electronic community-oriented policing (E-COP) concept, which demonstrates the importance of refining traditional community-oriented policing strategies to address the impact of social media on police-public relations. E-COP is a systematic approach to policing that applies knowledge from individual behavior, social behavior, and mass communication dynamics to contemporary practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books

Hu and Lovrich present the groundbreaking concept of electronic community-oriented policing (E-COP), aimed at examining the profound impact of social media on police strategies for enhancing and sustaining positive police-public relations. Through a comprehensive blend of empirical evidence and theoretical foundations, this book underscores the critical importance of this timely refinement to traditional community-oriented policing approaches as we navigate the complexities of the modern world. E-COP emerges as a systematic approach to policing, harnessing knowledge derived from diverse fields such as individual behavior, social behavior, and mass communication dynamics to inform contemporary policing practices. This invaluable resource is of immense interest to policing researchers, scholars, students, and police practitioners alike, who seek to leverage the power of social media to connect more effectively with the communities they serve in the digital age. By exploring the nuances of social media engagement, E-COP offers valuable insights into building trust, fostering dialogue, and addressing emerging challenges in modern policing. This book serves as a valuable tool for policymakers, practitioners, and advocates alike, as it promotes a more inclusive and responsive approach to law enforcement that leverages the potential of technology to strengthen public safety and promote social justice.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793607867