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.
Officers sound off on what they need from their supervisors and leaders to perform at their peak in Police1’s State of the Industry survey
Through a fellowship model, New Blue seeks to create a network of police officers committed to bringing about change within their departments
A new partnership offers unique opportunities for individuals with disabilities to work as part-time police employees
“While I know that there was a lot of energy and coordination among a variety of groups, whatever the strategy is, it didn’t work”
Amy Cooper called police to report she was being threatened by “an African-American man”
As the State of Colorado eases measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we take a look at how one community with an early outbreak took aggressive measures to contain the spread of the virus – and emerge stronger than ever.
The clarity, consistency and credibility of internal messaging was particularly important during this event
Police officers have myriad unique opportunities to positively influence America’s children
UCLA researchers told the city’s police commission the Community Safety Partnership should serve as a model for other agencies, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Should all able-bodied sworn officers be placed in uniform into field operations until the orders are rescinded?
Police have arrested, fined and cited at least 20 out-of-state visitors on charges of violating a mandatory 14-day quarantine
When asked if agencies had conducted training in the COVID decrees and explained the penalties for violations and enforcement procedures, more than 60% said no
This pandemic provides an extraordinary opportunity to reshape law enforcement operations and relationships with communities
Sheriff James Mendrick said he was surprised to see 400 vehicles at the staging area for what was supposed to be a social distancing-friendly parade
A video posted of a Virginia Beach police officer doing tricks at a skate park has gone viral on Tik Tok and other social media platforms
With schools closed, many SROs have been reassigned, but staying in touch with students is still important
Chief Robert Frankland is taking on a position his late father held for six years
While preliminary data shows no significant change in overdose numbers, one agency describes how stay-at-home orders have impacted overdose locations and outreach efforts
The arrestee belongs to a group urging resistance to government COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19 has led to the police finding themselves in the unenviable position of enforcing edicts that restrict basic behaviors and unalienable rights
Officers will use the checkpoints to verbally inform residents about the stay-at-home order in place citywide
Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory extended financial assistance to the family of Trooper Sgt. Ben Jenkins
“It puts an undue danger on the officers. I’m not one to shy away from police work, but at this particular time, it doesn’t seem like it’s a reasonable thing to do”
Face coverings present unique challenges for law enforcement that involve varying laws, public concern, health issues and officer safety
Each city patrol district will have one daily checkpoint to ‘show a strong police presence’ in violent areas and inform residents of COVID-19 risks
Officer Richie Plunkett works on the front line with homeless and disadvantaged individuals to help them get resources during COVID-19
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
Police departments are instituting new measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19 while working under unclear directives from state leaders
The quarantine was initially voluntary, but necessitated police enforcement after citizens were still coming and going
The department has responded to nearly 2,000 calls about social gatherings during a time when 14% of officers are quarantined due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Bobby Edwards was arrested at the Honolulu airport for landing in the city without anywhere to stay despite self-quarantine orders for all travelers
City councilmembers, law enforcement and other authorities have repeatedly had to dismiss groups of people gathering in defiance of the city’s stay-home order
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