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.
Creative, engaging content — like a mischievous holiday elf — can strengthen community connections and ensure critical messages reach the public when it matters most
While officers and law enforcement supporters have embraced the image as a source of pride, others see the blue line flag as a banner of defiance
A winning image from the COPS Office’s photo contest shows an officer running with local youth, highlighting connection and trust through shared moments
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The deputy does everything from delivering furniture to struggling families to fixing broken fences
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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
Community members receive a link to a survey that asks questions like “Did the officer treat you with respect?” and “Did you receive the services you needed?”
During her stops at various PDs, Sophia Richards gave cards to officers that said, “Be strong and courageous for the Lord will be with you wherever you go”
The teen, who suffered burns to 80% of his body during a fire, got to experience being an officer while inspiring Houston PD members along the way
Years before, the dispatch recruit ran away from home and the officer returned her back to her residence safely, while having a heart-to-heart that stuck with her
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“Users have commented and noticed an increase in scammers and catfishers preying on commenters,” the department said
No matter how popular or viral your video or photo gets, if it doesn’t brand your department or send the message you intend to relay, it is a failure
“It activates the community as a whole to be vigilant and to take care of not only themselves but their neighbors,” an officer said
Young women between the ages of 14 and 18 walked through various virtual training scenarios to experience a day in the life of a police officer
A spate of recent kudos has shined a spotlight on the efforts of LEOs to serve their community
Teens are breaking windows and starting Kia’s with a screwdriver and USB cable before showing them driving in the stolen car
Today, more than ever, every public safety agency must strive to be the trusted source of legitimate, truthful and timely information
The man told officers he didn’t own any other clothes to replace those he had outgrown
Magic is part of an equine therapy group called Gentle Carousel, which organizes visits for veterans and first responders experiencing traumatic events
Thousands of faith-based partners helped illustrate how law enforcement and communities can come together to perfect policing
For the month of November, Livermore police officers have the option to wear western attire as an alternate uniform and donate money toward a great cause
In the program, a social work intern from Western Carolina University is placed in a local PD to serve as a community service liaison
“It’s something about his spirit that grabbed onto me. I was like, I gotta help this brother out. He’s one of our own.”
The flag was said to cause “divisiveness” and players were told it should not be flown back in September
More than 30 girls received hands-on instruction and learned how to use equipment that police and fire use every day
In 2000, the officer found a 6-week-old baby in a drug den and got her to safety, inspiring her to become a woman in blue
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