Five high-probability events are identified: (1) independent police service audit, (2) negative view of police chief toward community-based policing, (3) rewards for lack of personnel complaints, (4) challenges by California's Police Officer Association (POA) to community-based policing rewards, and (5) establishment of reward standards by politicians. Policy recommendations emphasize agreement with the POA, the implementation of a process such as Total Quality Management, and the establishment of core values. A strategic plan and an associated transition management plan are included to guide community-based policing and associated awards. The author concludes that community-based policing requires a partnership between police officers and the community that stresses joint problemsolving to reduce police workloads and improve the community's quality of life. References and endnotes