Volunteering may have positive benefits for the volunteer as well as for the person or community served. It is also intended to make contacts for employment. Many volunteers are specifically trained in the areas they work in, such as medicine or education.

State governments set overall educational standards, often mandate standardized tests public school systems and supervise, usually through state colleges. Private schools are generally free to determine their own curriculum and staffing policies.

The policy requires police to inherit a proactive approach to address public safety concerns. The overall assessment of community-oriented policing is positive, as both officers and community members attest to its effectiveness in reducing crime.