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.
Officers help children explore life lessons while encouraging self-accountability, self-acceptance and continuous self-development
With 24 years in policing, Isabel McDonald brings the compassion, dedication and empathy of a former funeral service director to her role as a K-9 officer and peer support advocate
Explore how police departments are fostering trust and legitimacy through community engagement
New research identifies 3 major trends that define how expectations and use of safety technology are evolving
While they work closely with police and respond to nonviolent calls, the specialists free up officers’ time, police said
Our monthly roundup of cops doing good across the nation
Six local dealers received an intriguing invitation from the Tucson Police Department
Capt. Jeffrey Jordon said the responses will be used as “actionable information” for commanding officers
The #RideAlongAndLearn challenge calls on elected officials to engage with their local police by doing a ridealong
Public opinion on police spending has changed a lot since 2020
“He was a big horse with a big heart,” said Officer Kelly McKenney, a mounted patrol unit member
Cops cheer on their hometown athletes, rain or shine
Here’s our round-up of how cops across the nation supported breast cancer research – and looked damn good doing it
Better information can improve officer and community safety
1,900 Idahoans died of overdose-related deaths in the first year of the pandemic, compared to 264 deaths in 2019
“Technology plays an incredibly important role in making people feel safe, solving crimes, and building trust and legitimacy within the community.”
The program starts early in an officer’s career as an effort to foster long-lasting community relationships
Chief Roger Schei of the Pocatello Police Department discusses the mindset required to be an effective law enforcement leader
Respondents also called for more body cameras and unarmed crisis response teams
The notion of the least amount of force sounds nice, which makes it deceptively easy to believe – however, the concept is inherently flawed
Officer Jeremy Brewer has given about 25 death notifications, but he says he tries not to keep count
Understanding and communicating the “why” can make an incredible difference in the process and outcome of a contact
Barbershops and beauty salons provide an ideal backdrop for open conversations between cops and community members
In her fourth month as chief, Elaine Bryant is setting community expectations and goals to tackle rising violence
The man explained that he had bought the TV for his ill wife, but couldn’t figure out how to get it working
Uniting law enforcement and communities through connections in local faith-based and community organizations
With a cloud-based video monitoring service, businesses can choose to share security video with police during investigations
Chief Mike Balken says he hopes the ‘Polar Patrol’ will help build community relationships with local kids
Our monthly roundup of cops doing good across the nation
A new survey offers some key insights into the court of public opinion
The group allows for community members to become involved and empowered in the problem-solving efforts
The proposal gave several examples, such as home burglaries where the burglar has left the scene
IMPD is using bodycam videos not only to increase police transparency but also build support for officers
MOST POPULAR
- Struggling to recruit? Check out these 5 police recruitment videos to turn the tide
- Police1 asked: How can police supervisors better support officers’ mental wellbeing?
- How to establish community TRUST
- The intellectual merits of chess in law enforcement
- How moving from ‘us’ vs. ‘them’ to ‘we’ results in more effective policing