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.
There is nothing more effective for building trust than personal, positive contacts between the police and those they protect and serve
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Training members of the public in de-escalation techniques could decrease the risk to officers, the public and individuals in crisis
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
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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
Experts interpret the results of Police1’s State of the Industry survey and implications for the future law enforcement workforce
Two Marines continue to fight for their fellow veterans by striving to end homelessness in Broward County, Fla.
The court noted that, given the mass murder at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, “any reasonable officer [would] be on heightened alert for copycat crimes”
Mount Prospect Police Chief John Koziol defended the patch saying it is a “slap in the face” to officers when people say the flag is a symbol of hate
Officer Dan Johnson said he knew exactly how the boy was feeling, having had a bike stolen as a kid himself
The reports touch on aspects of civilian oversight, including budgets, community outreach and the role of law enforcement agencies
Despite fewer cars on the road due to COVID-related shutdowns, the national trend has been higher incidents of speeding and fatalities
When someone stole their tip jar, Katelyn and Elias were devastated. Luckily, local first responders were in the mood for lemonade
Officer Thomas had bought the shoes months earlier for a moment just like this
Addressing the impact of organized and rampant retail theft on California and beyond
A woman who lost her wedding rings in the sand was worried they were gone for good
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