Collaborative policing through electronic communication can also serve as a time-saving device. Police departments can now collaborate to a certain extent without the cost of travel or long telephone conversations. These collaborations can act as a time saving device in cases where specialized advice is required, or where certain databases not available locally need to be accessed (Toch & Grant, 1991, p. 45).

It is important to recognize the various aspects of time management within policing. Both personal, professional and community issues are at stake. The police provides a very important service to the public, and should therefore be at its optimum level of performance. Performance can only be optimized through careful planning and strategizing techniques. These should then include a consideration of needs within the department, personal needs of police officers, and needs within the community. These needs should be addressed in a complimentary manner that...

101). Through community and interdepartmental collaboration, it will then be possible to optimize the police force in order to perform its task to the greatest effect.
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