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.
Recent polls on policing show rising trust in law enforcement, with a 75% favorable rating; equal treatment remains a top priority
Fighting back against poor police leadership
Learn how intelligent streetlights can be a valuable ally in your agency’s mission to keep communities safe
Police officers meet with incoming freshmen at a Texas high school to discuss career options in law enforcement
The program is all about having fun and connecting with the community, police say
Implementing effective stakeholder communications is achievable by using the relevant resources and the correct planning
Small police departments that do not have the luxury of their own PIO can hold their own in the high-stakes public information arena
The Law Enforcement Career Path Academy was designed to remove financial and educational barriers to college and a LE career for low-income young people
Officer Lisa Schaps had voiced support for her department’s thin blue line uniform patch at a local board meeting and on the TV show “Fox & Friends”
Whatever term you use to describe the changes needed in policing, the goal is to improve it in ways that will benefit both communities and law enforcement
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
