The basic concept of Community Policing is the partnering of the police department with the community in an effort to identify and resolve small problems before they become big problems. This "partnering" is accomplished through day to day interaction between the police and the community by a variety of means. Communication, Cooperation, and Education are the keystones to a successful Community Policing/Crime Prevention format. The Spencer Police Department has been committed to this philosophy for many years and the results are evident as we have one of the lowest crime rates per capita in the state.