The Community Policing philosophy is a partnership between the citizens, other agencies, and the Sheriff’s Office. Other agencies include Code Enforcement, Building and Zoning, Fire Rescue, Animal Care and Control, the Solid Waste Authority, and many other entities. The goal of crime reduction can be achieved by improving quality of life issues. This approach is based on the Broken Windows Theory.

The Broken Windows Theory, by James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling, basically states that if an area looks good, it sends a message that someone cares and crime tends to decrease. Should one window get broken and go un-repaired, other windows will probably get broken.

Another tool is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED. This program uses landscaping, lighting, and window placement to show that areas are monitored and have ownership.