The Crime Prevention Officer job specialty is created to provide a special link with the community in order to maintain lines of communication that will allow the department to remain responsive to the changing needs and concerns of the citizens.  In addition, the crime prevention officer will provide the necessary support functions to other components within the department.  The crime prevention officer will generally wear the uniform of the day and come under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Field Operations.  The crime prevention officer should possess the ability to project a positive, knowledgeable and professional image to the community as a representative of the department.  The crime prevention officer will endeavor to establish and maintain programs that educate the community and the department on all aspects of crime prevention and community relations.