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.
The book was inspired by a desire to build foundational trust between the community and law enforcement from an early age
At the end of the day, your health is largely in your hands; take some extra time to take care of you
Departments and officers should factor in citizen concerns, the U.S. Flag Code and the First Amendment in their decision
The Sevierville Police Department was inspired to create the program due to a high number of teen-involved crashes in the area
Firefighters, police officers and others working 12-hour shifts at the site have been plied with everything from pizza and energy drinks to deep-fried Oreos
Our monthly roundup of cops doing good across the nation
This program outfits every patrol car in the county with a sports bag to give officers another way to engage with youth in their communities
Last month, organizers announced that they want to drastically cut the number of cops assigned to protect the route in 2022
Mayor Libby Schaaf criticized the council’s action, saying it effectively “cuts “50 police officers who respond to Oaklanders’ 911 calls”
“It all boils down to these three concepts of being underfunded, understaffed and under-supported,” a Portland Police officer said
A young girl asks if she can ride horses as a police officer too when she grows up
Responses from a Police1 survey of more than 1,000 LEOs should be a critical element of the national dialog concerning traffic stops
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tustin Police Department kept the lines of communication open in their community by using Zoom to host virtual meetings
The new anti-recidivism program is an option for some misdemeanors and non-violent felonies
The program, which is funded by donations, is “totally upending the dynamics of a traffic stop”
The Chattanooga Police Department announced a new virtual ride-along program to help connect with the community
The event, which aims to prepare young people for law enforcement and other first responder careers, is scheduled to take place July 19-22
The city-owned homes are stationed in neighborhoods where officers can build community relationships and host meetings
Proceeds for the rainbow patches go to a group home that supports LGBTQ+ teens and youth
Rosalyn started her mission — to show love to law enforcement — when she was just seven years old
Agencies should be obsessed with informing their communities about who they are – caring professionals committed to protecting the public by doing the right things right
How a transparency workshop provides Charlotte residents insight into the complexities of policing
From allowing the public to audit in-service training classes and participate on promotional panels, there are many ways to increase transparency and improve trust
Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he was moved to act because of “the failures of local politicians in regard to the homelessness crisis”
Best practices for community communications around police policy
Proactive communications about policy changes demonstrates to your community that you are responsive to their concerns and continuously improving
When those creating policies hear from those most affected – the officers who are bound by the policy and the public – it has a profound and productive effect
A handful of officers from around the country opened up about ways the public is still supporting them, as well as why many officers are leaving the profession
The Community Policing Strategy Plan includes the creation of a police athletic and arts league to engage the city’s youth
Karlee Burdette was just 2 years old when her dad died in the line of duty; more than 30 deputies supported her while she gave her valedictorian speech
The truck is also an educational vehicle: among the images of treats is a QR code that links to social service organizations and other helpful county resources
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Officer David Kaufman has a father who suffers from dementia. For him, this call was personal
