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.
If the first time you meet your community is after a tragedy, it’s too late
Meet Alison Funaiock: Newport News Police Department’s trailblazing captain, former SWAT sniper and community advocate
We should consider how our actions will “look” and what “they” will say about them
A new report highlights many examples of positive community-police engagement from 58 police foundations
Our monthly roundup of cops doing good across the nation
Calls to reform, reimagine or disband the police can be seen as existential threats, but are opportunities for change that can work to the advantage of law enforcement
These stories offer the community a perspective they might not have considered: the men and women in uniform are relatable with prior careers just like them
Real reform means accepting that change is hard and expensive – but it’s worth it, if you do it right
The program, which strives to build trust between the public and police, will ensure officers treat residents they interact with as customers
Training is a necessity and should be an ongoing priority at every police agency, but getting it done is not as simple as it may seem
The initiative will create a targeted block-by-block police presence in strategic areas
Detroit’s neighborhood police officer program is now eight years old and is growing, officials said
Pittsburgh Chief Scott Schubert is walking the beat through each of the 90 communities that make up his city
A deputy gives a tour of his patrol truck to school children as part of his agency’s “Lunch With A Deputy” program
3 key factors we think will be important for this year’s applications for COPS grant funding
As a witness representing law enforcement, you can be an important positive influence on public opinion if you testify credibly
The same events and conditions that led to crime epidemics in the past are occurring now
COPS Office report summarizes creative ways LE agencies are deploying community policing principles
The new Trusted City Ecosystem from Motorola Solutions makes it easy to invite citizens to participate in policing for their community
Our monthly roundup of cops doing good across the nation
Under the proposed plan, the Ithaca Police Department would be split into armed and unarmed divisions
“We are there to be witnesses, to report crimes and let the cops do their jobs from there on,” a volunteer said
It’s vitally important, especially for law enforcement officials, to prepare statements carefully before speaking
The DICE framework for public safety involves police, but it does not prioritize law enforcement or use it as a singular intervention strategy
The first nine members of the Civilian Response Unit will respond to low-risk calls in marked cars
Journalism experts say the move raises ethical concerns, but also recognize that sometimes “in-the-moment” actions are necessary
A look at the pandemic’s impact on law enforcement
One of the most common misperceptions is that people tend to equate implicit bias with racism
A digital public archive is looking for LEOs to share their experiences of working during the COVID-19 pandemic
Since COVID-19, virtual events have become the ‘new normal.’ Here’s how agencies can use tech to connect with communities
“What we heard from the community is there’s an opportunity to actually bring some relief to the officers and what they have to do in the community.”
