Police Athletic Leagues use sports to foster positive relationships between police and youth.

• A. Neighborhood Watch
• B. Police Athletic Leagues
• C. Crime Stoppers
• D. Operation Identification

Answer: (B)

Building positive police–youth relationships through organized activities is a clear example of community policing in action. Police Athletic Leagues use sports to create a safe, structured space where officers serve as mentors and coaches, helping youths develop teamwork, discipline, and trust. This direct, ongoing contact reduces fear, breaks down stereotypes, and fosters cooperation, which is why this option best fits the idea of using sports to build positive relationships between police and youth. The other options are different crime-prevention tools: Neighborhood Watch relies on residents patrolling and reporting; Crime Stoppers is a tips hotline; Operation Identification focuses on marking property for theft deterrence.