Community Policing
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.
Does your department keep a list of possible projects for grant-funding opportunities?
Understanding the progressive reform agenda starts by understanding the language
A foundation of data is essential in conversations from the squad room to the halls of legislative bodies
Man claims he is often on seat belt patrol and puts the videos on YouTube
The woman gave chase in her chair after she saw 5 people removing a TV from a home
She set a trap and waited for the burglar, while tweeting every action
“It is a humbling experience to have real heroes...shaking my hand”
The caption explained that the photographer, also a cop, overheard the officer telling the man they were for him and helped put them on
A Senate bill protecting privacy of electronic communication will still allow LE to access if they believe a crime has been committed
Officers were responding to a call for a hit and run when they found the suspect, and struggle ensued
Users can see the date, time, location and description of cases with just the click of a mouse
He has pointed to a series of changes in policies and procedures aimed at addressing concerns over a spike in police shootings and other public black eyes
Suspect’s troubled passed emerges as mourners pack a civic center in honor of Deputy Scott Ward
The town manager received a call that the entire fleet was in flames in the department parking lot
After receiving multiple leads from trademark holders, investigations were held across the country
The food drive has grown to honor all officers who died in the line of duty
The officer retired earlier this month while facing an internal investigation into his comments to other officers after the election
Opponents of the law say the right to record police is vital to guard against abuses
The townships are in the early stages of studying the formation of joint police districts to save costs, following the rejection of levy tax requests
To the judge, the blogger’s internet witticisms were worth a trial for criminal solicitation to commit murder, terroristic threats, and harassment
Donning Santa hats, the officers sing to the tune of “Jingle Bells” urging shoppers to “lock it up”
Girl received compensation for arrest after filming officers on public bus
Suspects mother contacted authorities saying she was concerned her son had purchased weapons similar to those used in the Aurora shooting
Community remembers a helpful, patriotic, loving man who demanded professionalism
Jury found them guilty of disorderly-conduct charges but acquitted them of obstructing governmental administration
Council members are angered there was no national search, no review committee and no recommendation process
Yes, the Crown Vic is an obvious choice, but it wasn’t the only answer when we asked for your favorite
Police admit it’s easy to be distracted while driving, and those distractions cause many traffic accidents police respond to every day
Self-proclaimed superhero took action when suspect punched window of car
Hundreds of LEOs are honoring two Atlanta police officers at their funeral services
Some of those shot and their families spoke to the killer at his sentencing
The killer showed little response to the sentence, which he’d agreed to in a deal that kept him from a federal death sentence
Director ordered crew to remove tree from his driveway shortly after storm hit
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