Two issues need to be addressed in response to the document's comment about the ineffectiveness of previous policing methods: what would the crime rate be had police not moved to the professional model; what are the actual basics of the recommended "back to the basics" approach; and is this a realistic approach in terms of today's complex society. The opinion considers some of the specific concerns addressed in "Police Challenge 2000" and reports on the reaction of the Fredericton Police Force. The Fredericton Police Force views the development of core values and the mission statement as one of the most important issues, but regards the document as more geared to large metropolitan communities and less applicable to medium and smaller communities that are currently practicing many of the principles of the community policing model. The Fredericton police force fully endorses community involvement, but is concerned that expectations will rise to levels that cannot be met.