Policing is the practice of maintaining public order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing laws within a community. It involves the activities of law enforcement officers who are responsible for protecting and serving the citizens in a given jurisdiction. Policing research focuses on various aspects of law enforcement, including strategies for crime prevention, community policing, police training and recruitment, use of force policies, and the relationship between police and the communities they serve. Researchers in this field seek to understand the effectiveness of different policing approaches and interventions in promoting public safety and reducing crime rates.