Cja 454 Week 2 Community Problem Solving

Law Enforcement Initiative Name Course Tutors Name Date Law Enforcement Initiative Law enforcement is a significant component of any criminal justice system in the United States. Law enforcement works hand-in-hand with other components of criminal justice such as courts, correction facilities, and police departments (Moore, 1998). The three components oversee apprehension, investigation, and administration of criminals. In major metropolitans such as Las Vegas, law enforcement initiatives are of particular interest. In particular, such initiatives help in the implementation of criminal justice policies. This paper analyzes how law enforcement initiatives have been able to provide solutions to major community problems. Lack of good relationship between law enforcement agencies and the public has been a major hindrance to the implementation of law and order. In most cases, there is a form of antagonism or mistrust between the police and the citizens. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has identified this as a major problem and cause of hindrance to policing activities. Consequently, the department has helped to create a Law Enforcement Explorer Program. The program targets young men aged between 16 and 20. Been a voluntary project, the program aims to demystify police activities and offer the participant a hand-on opportunity to