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.
Inviting community stakeholders to experience virtual reality training can change the conversation
Explore a unique initiative where police officers, firefighters and EMS providers join forces to guide young men toward maturity, blending rigorous workouts with life lessons
Lt. Dan Marcou urges today’s police force to adapt and overcome in what could be the dawn of a new Golden Era of American Policing
Of importance is to show your communities you are part of the 99% who put the uniform on daily and carry out their duties with dignity and pride
Every citizen contact is an opportunity to provide a positive, professional and respectful interaction with law enforcement
With the current spotlight on police reform, we need to be first to the table to discuss a new way forward
Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken shared the officer’s post, writing that ‘being a cop in 2020 is as tough as it gets’
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The ruling puts journalists and legal observers on the level of demonstrators during dispersal orders
Police leaders and those on the front lines should wonder what a Biden/Harris White House would mean for law enforcement
How a children’s book launched a department-wide initiative where deputies will read to students online beginning in September
The call comes weeks after dozens of incidents involving police tactics against reporters and news photographers
One of the frustrations of the flood of reform recommendations is that the public is never informed that these practices are nearly universal in policing
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Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says the biometric technology is one of many investigative tools used by his department
Like all stereotypes, the idea that all cops are uncaring, tyrannical bullies is inherently flawed
It is difficult to watch agencies allow their elected leadership do things that violate established tactics
TikTok downloads surpass YouTube and Facebook, but how can police use this social media platform to connect with communities?
Here’s our latest roundup of stories about cops doing good across the nation
How a SARA approach to crime response combined with community outreach netted positive results
Social worker Kelly Pomplio says she helps with calls after the scene has been secured by a police officer
The Community Safety Partnership program is credited with reducing violent crime and improving relationships with residents, officials said
As communities ask for greater transparency about those who protect and serve them, the PIO has become critical in addressing those demands
While no solution will likely attract everyone as signatories, any reform must be credible and impactful to succeed
Misguided attempts to reposition the duties of police PIOs to non-law enforcement folks will end in failure
Cutting communities off from information about public safety is short-sighted and reckless
The council will shift police media duties to city staff
Here’s our latest roundup of stories about cops doing good across the nation
“This is about having fun and just reaching our kids, reaching the community with a positive message,” said Sgt. Jason Bain
Discussions between the Illinois NAACP and Illinois police chiefs identified common ground between local LE and the communities they serve
Sound planning that outlines a response strategy, coupled with rules of engagement and quality less-lethal training, will enhance an agency’s response
In this episode of Policing Matters, Jim Dudley sits down with Darrell Cortez
Law enforcement must move from box-checking to strategic thinking when it comes to communicating with the community
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