Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism
Q6. “Sustainable crime prevention requires addressing social vulnerabilities rather than relying solely on law enforcement.” Assess the role of community-oriented policing in crime prevention. Explain its contribution to social development. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: NIE
Why the question
Recent initiatives such as Rajnandgaon Police’s ‘Pahal’ highlight the growing role of community-oriented policing in addressing social vulnerabilities and promoting developmental outcomes alongside crime prevention.
Key Demand of the question
The question requires examining the rationale behind addressing social vulnerabilities for sustainable crime prevention, assessing the role of community-oriented policing in reducing crime, and explaining its broader contribution to social development.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Highlight the shift from reactive policing to preventive and community-centric policing in contemporary governance.
Body
- Addressing social vulnerabilities: Explain how tackling socio-economic factors can contribute to sustainable crime prevention.
- Role in crime prevention: Assess how community-oriented policing improves trust, cooperation and preventive policing outcomes.
- Contribution to social development: Explain how such initiatives promote human capital, social cohesion and inclusive development.
Conclusion
Conclude by highlighting the need to integrate developmental and participatory approaches into policing for long-term societal resilience.
