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.
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 proposed budget includes a request to fund the Collaborative Reform for Juvenile Justice program to address emergencies in their juvenile justice systems
Our monthly roundup of cops doing good across the nation
A community care fund equips officers to meet the immediate, emergent needs of the citizens they serve
The groundswell of support for the station in Koreatown has reversed Chief Michel Moore’s proposal to close it
The goal of these videos is to provide the media and community with a view of as many relevant facts as possible
LE leaders share advice and top tips for better police-community relations in the New Year
Strategies for success in 21 key areas of policing
An ornamented police SUV, complete with a Grinch behind bars, took to the city’s streets with the express purpose of bringing holiday cheer and smiles
The officer raised money to purchase 25 bikes to provide as Christmas gifts
Here’s our latest roundup of stories about cops doing good across the nation
In a year that brought relentless challenges, these are the five events the P1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact
Many of us in law enforcement never get feedback from those we serve or arrest – which makes it more impactful when we do
If you think so, you are out of your mind
The Chicago Police Sentiment Dashboard lets Chicagoans rate each of its 22 patrol districts on how residents view police in those areas
From mixed martial arts to sleep deprivation, here are some of the most popular Policing Matters podcasts of the year
Progressive police leadership can transform even the smallest of agencies without spending a dime
LASD officers Brian Hill and Garrett Rifkin were exhausted after working for hours; a photo of the two went viral for reasons beyond their chosen profession
Law enforcement stepped up through acts of heroism – big and small – to create some good in a year that desperately needed it
Here’s our latest roundup of stories about cops doing good across the nation
The true, but largely untold, story of police forgoing deadly force
Roswell police officers and students from the local football team met to discuss what officers are looking for in a traffic stop
Here’s our latest roundup of stories about cops doing good across the nation
Both academics and cities are advocating for decoupling traffic enforcement from the police — our experts debate the pros and cons
Promoting internal candidates to police leadership positions with no external input is causing concern in some communities
‘Pro-police’ forums may make us feel good, but they don’t serve the purpose of policing
It is our job, as public safety leaders, to tell the stories of police officers in a way that is engaging, sincere and informative
It is important agencies get ahead of the game by bringing their community into policy-making discussions before AI technology is deployed
LE must educate stakeholders as to how the profession is using technologies to fight crime successfully and doing so responsibly
The email and social media campaign also allow Lauderhill PD to share success stories about cases closed
Policing is currently subject to more social experiments than at any time in the history of the profession
By emphasizing your department’s beliefs and demonstrating them on every contact, officers’ efforts will be recognized in your community
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