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.
Chief Philip Lukens has a simple goal: Allow computers to do computer work and humans to do human work
Discussion, not diversion: A police leader’s guide to combatting the proliferation of ‘whataboutism’
It’s a rhetorical distraction that prevents making progress on key public safety challenges
One thing we need to remember is that homelessness is not a crime. All people need to be treated with dignity and respect
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office started a police therapy K9 program to improve community engagement and better serve their citizens
The organizations have released an action agenda to help agencies effectively address hate crimes
Officers say the reforms won’t change how they approach their jobs and could have disastrous side effects
The “sage on the stage” is not a posture designed for listening, but a barrier of separation
The driver thanked the officer for making them slow down
Application period open for grants to support school violence prevention, anti-drug task forces, officer safety and wellness, and community policing
Violence is not welcomed in Charlottesville,” the police chief said. “Intolerance is not welcomed in Charlottesville.”
Every day, police officers commit “upstream” heroic acts – here’s why that matters
Law enforcement leaders may feel the need to speak out when inflammatory statements are made against police – here are some things to remember
The officer decided to take a moment with the girls after responding to a gas leak in their neighborhood
The Vitals app and Bluetooth beacon share critical, user-specific information to guide first responders in interactions with vulnerable persons
Nowadays it is difficult to find an inspiring portrayal of police officers in many movies
A police chief offers a glimpse into the tragedies officers see every day that strengthen their resolve to serve their communities
Police-community relationship often fail because the law enforcement officer is unaware of a fact the community constituency knows all too well
The idea that somebody else should get to vote on our course of action is contrary to our instincts – but it is key to successful community policing
Do law enforcement leaders really understand what their line officers deal with on a daily basis?
Officers grabbed a tactical shield and had fun with local kids during a winter storm
The video features former SC women’s basketball superstar and now Deputy Tina Roy
Residents in Ill. cities can join a voluntary program which registers their private cameras to help out police
Walking the beat is a fundamental element to community policing
If you know more criminals on your beat than citizens you protect, that’s a problem – here are four ways to remedy that
Every day cops see people who need a helping hand beyond traditional policing services
The rocket launcher was traded for $500, and police have reached out to the military and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to trace its origin
From small acts of kindness to incredible moments of life-saving heroism, these 50 stories are just a small sample of the great work America’s finest put in every day
We asked our members how they would like to see their agency improve in the coming year
Not only do immersive simulators deliver cutting-edge training to officers, they can also help educate communities about the realities of use of force
Here are some unique grant funding sources to consider for your law enforcement equipment, training and other resource needs