Program evaluation is a vital part of the ongoing improvement and integrity in criminal justice processes and policies. With many initiatives and programs being implemented within criminal justice...

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Table of contents
Introduction    3
Description of Community Policing Program    3
Importance of Evaluation for Community Policing Program    3
Impact of Policy on Community Policing Program    4
Process for Evaluating the Community Policing Program    4
Data to Collect During Program Evaluation    4
Expectations of Evaluation for Community Policing Program    6
Conclusion    6
References    7
Introduction
    Evaluation is a crucial aspect of criminal justice programs and initiatives, which is conducted to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the intervention. One such program is the Community Policing Program (CPP), which has been implemented by the New York Police Department (NYPD). This program aims to establish a partnership between the police and the community to improve public safety and address crime and disorder issues in the neighborhood. The purpose of this paper is to describe the CPP, identify the importance of program evaluation, explain the impact of policy on the CPP, describe the process for evaluating the CPP, identify data to collect during program evaluation, and describe the expectations of the evaluation.
Description of Community Policing Program
    The Community Policing Program is an initiative by the NYPD to promote partnerships between police officers and communities, improve public safety, and address crime and disorder issues. The CPP has been in operation since 1994 and operates in all precincts and police service areas across New York City (Skogan & Hartnett, 2019). The CPP involves officers working closely with residents and businesses in the community to identify and solve problems, build trust and mutual respect, and enhance communication.
Importance of Evaluation for Community Policing Program
    Evaluation of the CPP is of great importance to the NYPD for several reasons. First, it provides feedback on the effectiveness of the program, allowing for necessary adjustments to improve the program's outcomes. Second, program evaluation helps ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively, as evaluation data informs funding decisions. Finally, program evaluation helps build accountability, as program stakeholders can assess the impact of the CPP on public safety and hold the NYPD accountable for their performance.
Impact of Policy on Community Policing Program
    The CPP is heavily influenced by policy, including the NYPD's mission statement and the city's overall public safety goals (Carter...