Florida International Police Department (FIUPD) is dedicated to the policing philosophy of Community-Oriented Policing (COP). The Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services defines COP as a “policing philosophy that promotes and supports organizational strategies to address the causes and reduce the fear of crime and social disorder through problem-solving tactics and police-community partnerships”. This type of policing focuses on the community which is an essential function of the university’s mission statement.
COP consists of two basic fundamentals:
- Community partnerships and,
- Problem solving.
FIU police officers strive to foster positive community contacts leading to effective communication within the university and surrounding communities. This builds and maintains a mutual trust that is vital in the development of community partnerships. With this broadened police perspective, FIU police officers are enhancing the quality of life for the FIU community through a variety of approaches such as Bicycle Patrol, Operation Book stamp, Community Barbecues, Self-defense Workshops, Crime Prevention Seminars, Officer Initiated Projects and various other activities and programs.
Please take some time to review the website for more information on COP.
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=36