A seasoned officer and his new partner are assigned to a crime-, drug-, and poverty-stricken neighborhood. The officer who has been on the force for a while has seen these issues before. He knows he has to be tough and strong and set the record straight about who the police are and why they are in force in that neighborhood. His partner grew up in a neighborhood like this one and is well aware of how individuals in this neighborhood view the police. By growing up in a neighborhood similar to the one he now patrols, the new partner feels like he knows how to address the issues citizens will face. His role as problem solver would fit him into what style of policing in the neighborhood where he is assigned?

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The new partner's approach to addressing the issues citizens face by leveraging his personal experience and understanding of the community aligns with the role of a "social agent." This style of policing emphasizes community engagement and problem-solving beyond strict law enforcement.

A Seasoned Officer and His New Partner Are Assigned to a Crime-