Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Aim: A presentation of some elements of the community policing philosophy, of the operation of municipal law enforcement agencies, of the activities of community law enforcement actors, of the obstacles and opportunities that are little known to many, and of the creation and maintenance of local public order and public safety. Methodology: the authors of this study, as practising law enforcement professionals, examine the functioning of municipal law enforcement agencies, the philosophy of community policing and some elements of community policing. By presenting problems and good practices, they analyse the potential of community policing to enhance local public order, public safety and citizens' subjective sense of security. Findings: The authors draw attention to the possibilities for municipal police forces to work according to a community policing philosophy. Giving a glimpse into the daily life of one of the specialised agencies of security as a means of achieving our common mission. Value: The authors of the study wish to contribute to the comprehensive scientific research and mapping of the operation of municipal police forces, recognizing the fact that the topic under research is a continuously topical issue of police operation, since the last two decades have brought about a number of unprecedented situations in the operation of the police.
Source: Belügyi Szemle
Authors: Pál Kardos, Ferenc Füle, Zsolt Lippai
Institution: Ludovika University of Public Service
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410620875