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.
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These events provide first responders with a unique opportunity to connect with their communities, promote safety and foster goodwill beyond emergency response
Leadership plays a critical role at every stage of civil unrest preparedness — from planning to execution and recovery
San Diego, Chula Vista and National City police join over 140 departments in the “Lights On!” program
The BlueBridge Alliance Program puts prepaid debit cards directly in the hands of officers to help people they encounter who are struggling
“This first-hand experience is intended to give the participants information so they can formulate an opinion of law enforcement action based on their own opinion and not the perception or beliefs of others.”
Younger officers can help departments improve their online profiles and better connect with their communities
Nearly 80% of respondents in the election season poll stated they lack confidence in the current council’s approach to improving public safety
If the first time you meet your community is after a tragedy, it’s too late. Your job is to know your community before you need to know them
The city says its bilingual pay policy is discretionary, and as of now the only languages that qualify for the stipend are Spanish and Farsi
The cycle of listening to residents, acting on their feedback and communicating results back to the community will continually increase trust over time
If a driver is pulled over for faulty equipment, then officers issue them a voucher good at specific service stations to redeem for up to $250 to get it fixed
Julie Parker speaks with Deputy Chief Chris Covelli of the Lake County (Ill.) Sheriff’s Office about the media response to the shooting that left 7 dead and 30 wounded
Many agencies have dropped degree requirements in recent years because of recruitment difficulties
The Willard Police Department offers a template for community outreach and engagement
Police leaders must use data to improve public safety, officer well-being and perceptions of police legitimacy
Local police and sheriff’s deputies can now refer a substance misuse suspect to a case worker and get that person immediate and long-term help
“We can make a huge change on scene if we just spend 120 seconds with a community member.”
To demean policing rather than precisely identify its failures and limitations serves only to undermine progress
City of Doral Police Officer Kelsey Lopez lends a helping hand
Being the voice of your agency is an incredible challenge but one that you can use to build trust even through difficult times
Police leaders would be wise to cultivate the intrinsic skills and talents of their officers in purposeful ways to fortify meaningful connections with communities
The new additions are expected to make a difference in strengthening community relations
There are several ways to build police-community trust that have little to no impact on the fiscal budget
A police mission statement should establish, in the fewest words possible, the ultimate measure for every decision of the agency
The deputy does everything from delivering furniture to struggling families to fixing broken fences
Federal funding for law enforcement in 2023 will focus on reducing violent crime, combatting drug trafficking and protecting democratic institutions
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The funding enables the department to engage in social intervention via youth police academy programs and proactive patrols in “hot spots”
Former NOPD officer Daniel McCreary, who saved the 7-year-old’s life after the shooting, helped fly her and her family out to a “Shop with a Cop Event”
Pittsburgh police will work with the ROOTS team to provide assistance for those experiencing substance abuse issues, mental illness and homelessness
“When someone does a good job, the officers don’t typically come forward, but other officers will say ‘Hey, why don’t you look at this person’s body camera, they did a really good job’”
“To see those children’s reaction, that makes everything worthwhile,” said one officer after helping replace the stolen Christmas gifts
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