Human beings are social creatures, and, as such, relationships are of crucial importance to them. Since relationships are built on trust, it’s imperative that police officers understand the importance of building and maintaining public trust—the cornerstone of successful policing. Trust between the community and the police does not happen without solid leadership at the top and throughout every level and component of a law enforcement organization. Hence, the police organizations that most effectively promote public trust do so through continuous and ongoing effort—built on an understanding of the Social Contract Theory—coupled with fair and impartial policing, guardianship, and community policing.