Annotated Bibliography: Research Journals on Community Policing

This annotated bibliography examines four journal articles related to community policing. The first article by Somerville (2009) explores the evolution of community policing and self-policing practices. Abah (2019) discusses community policing in the Nigerian context, highlighting its potential to address police inadequacies. Giwa (2018) analyzes community policing in racialized communities, suggesting the role of police social workers. Leroux & McShane (2017) evaluate a community policing program's impact on youth attitudes towards police. The bibliography includes full citations and concise summaries of each article, providing insights into community policing strategies, challenges, and potential solutions, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and proactive crime prevention.