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.
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Deputy Chief John McMahon discusses the LAPD’s adoption of advanced technologies, aiming to boost efficiency, improve community interaction and address the policing challenges of tomorrow
The program seeks to bolster public safety efforts and promote community resilience
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Superintendent David Brown said the specialized unit, announced last week, would respond to flare-ups and perform service work in neighborhoods
An activist’s call for cops to live within the communities they police has received millions of views online
The law allows private citizens to arrest another if a crime is committed “in his presence or within his immediate knowledge”
A Pew Research Center report spells out the huge educational task facing police leaders and advocates
The city will increase the number of police on more than 20 streets and city housing projects and organize ‘neighborhood walks’ with community leaders
“I can’t think of a more difficult job because they’re not just police officers...they respond to everything.”
Chief James Craig said the videos were released promptly to address rumors about the shooting
The first step to applying and implementing the lessons learned of any after-action report is to read the report, which unfortunately rarely happens
What is different about current anti-LE sentiments is that the conversation is being held online. Does your agency’s communication strategy reflect that new reality?
In an analysis of 80 countries, only Iraq and Afghanistan had lower training requirements to become a police officer than the United States
It is our job, our oath, our promise to police a diverse society with equity
While I had seen Jim do many kind things for cop and citizen alike, this one seemed a bit over the top — even for him
The title might make for dramatic ‘marketing,’ but I bet the author of a recent viral post is not a cop
San Francisco PD recently announced it would limit the distribution of booking photographs over concerns they reinforce negative stereotypes
Last month, three police unions unveiled a national police reform agenda intended to improve outcomes between officers and the community they serve
All policing is local, and local communities are standing strong in support of their officers
Knowing how we rate through the eyes of our communities is vital
Law enforcement must not lose focus of one of its most fundamental missions: building strong relationships with ALL of our communities
Investing in supervisors is an investment in law enforcement’s future
The issue of use of force and public cooperation are inexorably linked
An apology is needed as my generation failed to lead courageously into difficult topics and conversations
We must address some critical issues of grave importance to the survival of our honorable profession
One of the law’s biggest changes is how it alters qualified immunity for police
My husband has spent 20 years serving the public – I only wish that as a police spouse, I could carry some of the emotional burden that service has caused
While these terms sound similar, the outcomes are very different – here’s what you need to know
NYPD
The database will include interdepartmental information, such as the charges against officers and any formal actions taken against them
Peel founded London’s Metropolitan Police nearly 200 years ago guided by his belief that the police are the public and the public are the police
The President’s executive order voices clear support for law enforcement, avoids punitive actions and promises a reasonable review of policing practices
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