Examines the the Neighbourhood Watch scheme and other community policing initiatives, revealing that most schemes are now dormant or dead and arguing that this is largely due to a lack of commitment to community policing by police forces.

1. Introduction 2. Public Attitudes to the Police 3. Fear of Crime 4. The Reality of Neighbourhood Watch 5. The Nature and Functions of 'Community' Policing 6. Police Occupational Culture 7. Institutional Dynamics of Police Culture 8. Discussion and Overview

Mike Mcconville, Dan Shepherd