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The ROCK House Program exemplifies a progressive shift toward community-focused policing—prioritizing relationships, trust, and problem-solving over mere enforcement. Although challenges remain, especially within police culture and budget constraints, the potential benefits are clear: safer, more connected neighborhoods where residents and officers work hand-in-hand.
As Wesley notes, “Police work is people work,” and fostering genuine community relationships is essential to building sustainable, trusting partnerships. Moving forward, programs like ROCK House offer a compelling model for redefining policing's role in society—one neighbor, one relationship at a time.