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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“The citizen is the most important person in our department. Not an interruption of work but the purpose of it,” says Chino Valley Police Department Chief McIntire
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Short, memorable holiday-themed video skits is one way the Mesa Police Department is spreading the holiday crime prevention message this year
Officer Charles Bonar went above and beyond in the name of love
State police described the initiative as essential “to enhance accountability, operational capabilities and community outreach”
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“The goal is to rebuild trust,” said Mayor-Elect Eric Adams
Officer Wayne Jean says the inspiration for his work comes from his own childhood hardships
Focusing on the principles on which policing was founded can give officers important direction for facing today’s challenges
The attention of LE executives is always drawn to the day’s headlines, but visionary leaders construct long-term strategies for long-term challenges
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The HOPE Center will help get people off the streets, into warm beds, and working with social and mental health workers
Veteran officer Sgt. John Kimenhour says he went straight into grandpa-mode
Instead of shopping with a cop, 8-year-old William chose to raise money for the holiday program
“It’s just real enjoyable to have people like that in your community, I can’t stress that enough,” said Chief Gregg Minichello
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The team will give families an alternative to calling police if they’re concerned about a loved one’s behavior, the mayor and police chief have said
In the field of public information, we strive to be transparent, but knowing when not to release information is critical
Law enforcement officials, as well as police union leaders, applauded the initiative
Barry White, a diagnosed schizophrenic, is home safe thanks to this treatment response team
Police Chief Brian James said that such a program would increase police visibility in the community
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Ohio police officers speak with students about policing during an open town hall meeting
Strategies to de-escalate the system to help things go right for people
A trio of law enforcement professionals share the best practices they are using to connect cops with their communities
An initial hurdle to program implementation revolved around community members believing it was just another “get tough on crime” scheme
When Deputy Hall saw a spectator having trouble, he didn’t hesitate to offer a hand
The second is knowing how to handle the evidence when the worst happens
This Kansas police department worked some early holiday magic
A spokesperson for the Garda Síochána said the change “will be fairly groundbreaking” in Ireland
The system aims to help Spanish-speaking residents feel more comfortable and build relationships with that community
Law enforcement stepped up through acts of heroism – big and small – to create some good this year
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