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.
Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that’s glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out
Discover how informed training and proactive engagement programs can shift police-youth encounters, improving outcomes and building trust in the justice system
Providing child-friendly toys in police station lobbies can create a more comforting environment for young visitors during stressful situations. Here are our top picks
The officers ensured that the groom – as well as the floral arrangements and other members of the wedding party – made it safely to their destination
Deputies had visited Ernesto’s home after his previous bike was stolen; he has been grieving the loss of his father who died in 2020
To protect the freedom of the press, law enforcement must handle uncertain situations with the utmost care and professionalism
Now more than ever, law enforcement agencies across the country are searching for ways to pull back the curtain on their day-to-day operations
People have formed an unfavorable opinion of our profession and it has become acceptable to harm and disparage those in law enforcement
The initiative will focus on communities collaborating with local law enforcement to strengthen relationships and address the increase in violent crime
School and police officials will soon begin conducting and documenting interventions with at-risk students
High-tech simulators allow for the interleaving of skills while providing stress inoculation
Officer Lance Hofmeister was on duty when he noticed an elderly woman on the highway with her walker
Such reporting would show how often officers face resistance and the lengths they go through to avoid using force
Trust and respect are earned with time and effort, not the stars on your collar
Sheriff Raphael Washington says the clinic helps both officers and teenagers
Officers will march in full uniform after ongoing conversations with parade organizers
By now every officer should be trained in crowd control so that a group of them can form anytime to address a violent crowd in the early stages of its development
New program airing on REELZ will follow format of former A&E television series ‘LIVE PD’
Deputies will use iPads to give people in crisis access to a mental health professional
The ninth season of “What Made America Great” opens with host Brian Kilmeade visiting officers in his hometown in Long Island
Customer satisfaction scores increased from 43% to 84%, and body cameras tagged 1,600 positive interactions between LE and the community
None of these initiatives cost a lot of money (if any) or demand a lot of departmental resources, but their impact on community relations is profound
The factors influencing public perception of police services are much bigger than officers on patrol can control
Bridging the communication gap in online crime reporting
Law enforcement agencies focus on service and protection, but customer service is equally important
The C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was “seized from a felony suspect,” according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
The department’s civilian employee duo strives to continually develop and build relationships to maintain trust – and have a little fun in the process
The clerks were hired as part of the department’s unarmed pilot program, which allows trained, unarmed representatives to respond to non-emergent calls
“The SLB is all about having officers who understand and mirror the communities that they serve.”
Responders are taught about “command presence,” but what about the “quiet presence” that comes with empathy?
A three-year program teaches Toledo high schoolers about careers in public safety
Sgt. Matt Karges is a fourth-generation officer whose family has served at the same department consecutively and with each new generation simultaneously
A Texas police officer finds a “cool” way to forge positive community relationships
