Here at the
institute, we are preparing to meet the needs of both community members
and law enforcement agencies with new innovative tools and applications.
There are several databases and web based applications that are
currently being developed and will be available online soon.Currently,
the IMAGINE databank is available for use and is accepting entries from
all members of the community and law enforcment agencies.. Please see
below for more details.
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The IMAGINE Databank was created with
the idea of encompassing a statewide community policing databank in
which local or state officers, government organizations, community
members and other affiliated partners and associates could easily
access. It would be the first of its kind not only as an innovative tool
that allows information to be exchanged, shared and viewed, it would
also be the missing link in which community members and law-officials
are able to unite as one cooperative unit. The goal is to strengthen the
relationship between communities and law-officials and bring forth a
more efficient collaborative partnership that we call community-oriented
policing.
IMAGINE Databank uses the philosophy of the SARA model of
problem solving. The acronym SARA stands for Scanning, Analysis,
Response and Assessment. Individual problem-solving projects are
identified, implemented and evaluated using this model to address issues
mutually selected by community policing officers and community
members.
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