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
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
Residents see officers at their local temples, attending community events or on service calls and when they hear them speak Punjabi – it’s a game changer
Police officers in New Jersey help out with a local kids’ candy fundraiser
Dave himself says it best: “It took a while, but I can live like a human being now”
Government-funded shelters and communities find success with housing-first, low-barrier approach
The mobile teams are anticipated to operate similarly to Eugene, Oregon’s CAHOOTS program
After speaking with the driver, one deputy decided assistance was needed
A flustered senior citizen called for help after struggling with his bank account
From officer resiliency training to gun violence restraining orders, here’s a selection of programs improving officer and community safety, communications
Following the TRUST model will help transform your law enforcement organization into a fully unified, community policing agency
While co-responding is not a new practice, it is an essential piece of the puzzle when it comes to working with crime victims
Our monthly roundup of cops doing good across the nation
The Dream Keeper Fellowship will give high-risk individuals $300 a month to avoid violence
“This appointment of an unqualified person will have no credibility with the Command Staff or rank and file,” said NABLEO’s chairman
A crime-fighting pilot program will give high-risk individuals $300 a month to stay out of trouble
It’s not enough to simply recite, “I can see how that would upset you”
Wichita police officials say they were inspired by a similar event held in Denver with the Colorado Highway Patrol
Simply say, “Bystander, record,” and the video will go straight to Tallahassee Police
For Anthony Flores and Steven Montroy, their unique friendship grew from an accidental call, a bumper sticker and a shared history of serving their country
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