Community Relations
Transparency builds the public support decision-makers need to confidently fund your Drone as First Responder program
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
Follow these steps to share your public safety agency’s success stories, accomplishments and challenges with your community all year round
Sheriff Leon Lott and members of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Kelso Police will use the vehicles to practice PIT maneuvers; the students installed pit bars to allow the training vehicles to withstand repeated impacts without being damaged
Witnessing gang violence in his own neighborhood inspired Santa Ana PD Officer Sahil Singh to pursue a career in law enforcement and protect the community he calls home
A lighthearted outreach idea during the pop star’s Eras Tour sparked nearly a billion impressions, boosted morale and inspired more women to consider policing
Second Amendment auditors intentionally test police reactions. Here’s how officers can stay professional, protect rights and prevent encounters from escalating
Utah police officers kept their cool and remained professional as a city councilor ranted about their lack of training and conduct
A N.C. deputy creates an impactful moment for a motorist in personal crisis with de-escalation, patience and compassion
Cabarrus County Deputy Shawn Singleton stopped a woman for speeding and was met with attitude; but when he showed her kindness, she opened up and thanked him for his help
The loss of Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser has sparked an outpouring of support from a grieving but united community
Community policing activities, like the Norwich PD Ice Cream Patrol, create and strengthen officers bonds with the people they serve
A leadership checklist of red flags that reveal when community policing is a philosophy in name only, not daily practice
Why the LAPD’s community-first approach proves that trust is key to reducing crime
Turn challenges into opportunities: Leadership strategies for modern public safety
When cops and communities come together to share the responsibility of community policing, everyone wins
A veteran officer shares how the SRO role changed his career direction, inspired further education and redefined his approach to community policing
“The smiles on the kids’ faces are really what make you realize that this is a great community outreach service,” said Lt. Kyle Besse of the Norwich PD
Expert strategies for optimizing your Drone as First Responder program as it scales, from staffing and policy to technology integration and community engagement
The Iowa City Community Police Review Board has begun the process of dissolving after 28 years following the passage of Senate File 311, which bans the boards statewide
After Mich. boy calls 911 to tell officers about his brother’s birthday, police join the celebration
Micah Porter, 4, dialed 911 and spoke to dispatchers; after he mentioned that his brother Mitch’s birthday was the next day, Farmington Hills PD joined the celebration
New Gallup and Pew data show growing confidence in law enforcement across demographics, but lingering misconceptions still challenge community relations
From traditional updates to small-group discussions, town halls give officers a way to share data, answer questions and fight misinformation
Using his own income, Savannah State University Officer Armani Phaire helps cover bills and expenses for residents to foster goodwill
Total crime is down 27% in 2025, with Syracuse PD officers walking beats and working alongside community intervention teams
Before, not even all the cars could fit into the lot; now, with 9 acres of space on the property, there is enough room to store all the department vehicles beneath a sheltered cover
Sports marketer Brandon Steiner spent half a year embedded with officers in Harlem, Brooklyn and the Bronx — here’s what shocked him, what broke him and what every cop should hear
Officers took the opportunity to connect with kids, families and future cops — strengthening trust through hands-on engagement
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