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The Community Policing topic covers efforts by agencies and officers to partner with other branches of local government as well as non-governmental organizations to reduce crime and increase the quality of life for law-abiding citizens.

Inviting community stakeholders to experience virtual reality training can change the conversation
Explore a unique initiative where police officers, firefighters and EMS providers join forces to guide young men toward maturity, blending rigorous workouts with life lessons
Lt. Dan Marcou urges today’s police force to adapt and overcome in what could be the dawn of a new Golden Era of American Policing
Camilla Dzikowski beat out hundreds of other students by explaining how cool it would be to become a police officer
“People have felt easier to approach us because we’re very readily accessible to them,” San Luis Obispo Police Department Community Service Officer Samantha Corsaw said
Through community partnerships, agency leaders can make choices on UAS deployment that match the needs of their community
“[University Circle Police Department officers] are no longer just guests in our building. They’re part of our family,” Principal Melanie Nakonachny said
Police nationwide have raised $7M toward childhood cancer research by hosting more than 800 St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving events
How law enforcement agencies from California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Alaska are joining forces to address critical public safety issues and advocate for meaningful legislative reform
Tune in for tomorrow’s all-new episode, where host Jim Dudley talks with Brian Marvel about the formation of the West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition
Cruising is now legal in California, and to show signs of solidarity within the communities, Oceanside and San Diego police departments are rolling out their lowriders
Using Truleo for body camera analysis, the Paterson, N.J. Police Department saw a 3x increase in the use of highly professional language by officers and a 50% reduction in unprofessional officer language from 2022 to 2023
Deputy Chief John McMahon discusses the LAPD’s adoption of advanced technologies, aiming to boost efficiency, improve community interaction and address the policing challenges of tomorrow
California agencies are improving transparency, communication, and service within their communities through automated response and case updates over text and email
The program seeks to bolster public safety efforts and promote community resilience
Officers sound off on what they need from their supervisors and leaders to perform at their peak in Police1’s State of the Industry survey
Through a fellowship model, New Blue seeks to create a network of police officers committed to bringing about change within their departments
A new partnership offers unique opportunities for individuals with disabilities to work as part-time police employees
“Our officers are working shoulder to shoulder with the residents, the community leaders and business owners down here on the South Side,” the sergeant in charge of the patrol unit said
“This is an enormous step forward in our ability to respond to mental health emergencies,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “It will make it possible for us to provide the most appropriate response to an individual in crisis and connect them to the best resource”
“The Project Guardian program allows the families of persons with special needs to register their loved ones and provide detailed information and photos to assist the police before contact is initiated,” SRO Alex Zesati said
After a panel discussion on criminal justice, sports and pursuing dreams, students were given the opportunity to talk with officers in small groups
“What I love about East Palo Alto is not only is it a model for our peninsula, but also the country about how community policing can be effective,” Mayor Antonio López said
“[Laws decriminalizing drug use are] having a negative impact on public safety. That’s the message I want to get out there,” El Cajon PD Chief Mike Moulton said