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.
Always be prepared for questions about your agency’s traffic stop responses, policy and patrol officer training
“If I can help one person, then I have accomplished my mission.”
Public safety agencies should continue to establish social media pages as long as they are properly labeled, post applicable restrictions and are neutrally applied
Elberg “Mike” Gelin told Deputy Josh Gallardo he was a “bad police officer” and “didn’t deserve” his award
If approved, officers would have to live within the city limits beginning in 2020
Why officers should stay away from words and images that could be used to challenge neutrality, integrity, or professionalism
Video shows a crowd gathering to hear the surprise collaboration
Instead of issuing a citation, Mark Carillo helped a high-schooler prepare for his homecoming dance
From a comfort K-9 to homeless outreach programs, UMBPD’s officers work to strengthen connections with the West Baltimore community
One can hardly imagine a time of greater change in the law enforcement profession than the past quarter-century
Officers baked a cake, allowed children to check out police vehicles during the surprise event
The signs also detail the department’s process for investigating community tips
Training standards could protect officers by setting clear expectations for performance, while increasing consistency of LE interactions with youth
Community groups opposed the policy, saying software identification is unreliable and racially tinged
“I just went over there, threw a pair of gloves on, took my water bottle out, dumped it in his cup and tried to help him shave.”
De-contextualization is being used against officers, departments and the entire profession
What can officers and law enforcement advocates do when bad or ill-timed legislation is proposed?
Members of CAHOOTS are sent when 911 dispatchers recognize the person in crisis may respond better to a civilian than police
“It’s the evolution of our Crime Stoppers unit, moving into the 21st century,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea said
What some civilians and LE critics perceive as an act of reckless disregard for life, is often merely the product of physiology – specifically, reaction time
The department won the cash and the honor Monday night on the CBS TV show “Lip Sync to the Rescue”
“It’s not the citations we write, but the crashes we prevent, that measure our success.”
Using the documentary “Charm City” to teach Baltimore police recruits
A heartwarming story of a boy’s determination to overcome adversity and a school resource officer’s selfless act to help
From bike patrols focused on eliminating distracted driving to “walk-and-talk” foot patrols, Norwood PD brings together cops with the community
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Unit frees up deputies from routine duties so they can handle more serious calls for service
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug talk about the increasing need for police agencies to proactively tell their stories
A North Carolina police department is evicting its pet cat named Sgt. Butters
Can officers avoid contacting the suspected person if they believe the caller was acting out of their own bias toward someone’s appearance?
What is the proper response when a police officer is asked to leave an eating establishment?
