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 police are the people, and the people are the police, this is a week for everyone to embrace.”
Jasur Talipov’s experiences at a police substation inspired him to start a podcast that challenges negative perceptions of law enforcement through thoughtful discussions
The book was inspired by a desire to build foundational trust between the community and law enforcement from an early age
Our monthly roundup of cops doing good across the nation
Does your department keep a list of possible projects for grant-funding opportunities?
Understanding the progressive reform agenda starts by understanding the language
A foundation of data is essential in conversations from the squad room to the halls of legislative bodies
The tactic of a cop playing music while a member of the public is recording them to prevent the dissemination of the material online does not pass the “smell test”
Officer Ron Craig stepped up after learning that some older residents couldn’t schedule their shots because they didn’t have a smart phone or computer
Understanding the path that led someone to homelessness can be key to connecting that person with the resources that work for them
The 1976 Chicago murder case should have been easy to solve — but instead it’s become a puzzle that baffled authorities for decades
Washington says he carried lessons learned from Detroit’s chief of police into his new crime thriller “The Little Things”
The role of proactive policing training, whether crime prevention or community engagement, is often given minimal attention
Enforcement, education and outreach were key in reducing drug trafficking, gang activity and prostitution at an apartment complex
Following community criticism, two police chiefs announced they would be removing thin blue line imagery from display in their agencies
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
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