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.
“Long gone are the days of don’t say anything until we know everything.”
In an excerpt from his book, “The Essential Crisis Communications Plan,” author Tim O’Brien details how a public safety agency can assess the effectiveness of its communications
Grace’s responsibilities encompass a range of activities designed to engage with the community
Every police agency should include a social media communications policy in its active shooter response protocols to ensure timely delivery of information
Officer Mitch Brouillette was the subject of a heartwarming “practical joke” executed by the students of Heritage High School, resulting in a viral video
Superman, Batman and more heroes scaled walls to the cheers of crowds of children
The actor teamed up with Wild Turkey and presented “turkey feasts” to first responders, 911 dispatchers and emergency room staff
“This is community policing on steroids,” Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said
About 9 million of the business cards are personalized with officers’ names, shield numbers and other required information
“To portray our [officers] with such an inappropriate manner is very unfortunate,” Lt. Gene Ryan wrote
If law enforcement and mental health agencies support each other in their respective roles, it could go a long way in quelling concerns in the event of public scrutiny
“Obviously, we see the whole city is needing our services, but we wanted a focal area where we could put more officers in that area, do more patrols and more traffic enforcement,” said Officer Bryan Gonzales.
With an effective homeless outreach team, your law enforcement agency can deploy strategies to solve chronic homelessness
The department’s new three-wheel Polaris Slingshot will be used in community outreach efforts
Research shows that to reduce gang-related homicides, law enforcement, social services and the community must work together
Officers stopped the car because it matched the description of a car belonging to an armed suspect, but the video has sparked viral controversy
The Princeton Police Department will deliver water and bleach to areas of North Carolina next weekend
Tyler Carach has traveled with his mother to 40 states delivering Dunkin’ Donuts to police officers
J.W. Speaker donated more than 50 LED headlights to the department’s fleet
The TV series introduced the public to LAPD officers Jim Reed and Pete Malloy, inspiring thousands to seek a career in law enforcement
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Funds will benefit Concerns of Police Survivors organization
“On this street corner, I encounter all types and the only type that’s ever purposely intimidated me is [the police],” the owner wrote online
At Urban Shield, a Las Vegas Metro PD SWAT commander shared key takeaways from the police response to the massacre
Sgt. Clint Ferguson says his hobby “bridges the gap and shows [police] are human”
Officer: “[The birth mother] said, ‘I want what’s best for her’” before asking cop to adopt her daughter
Chief Troy Bankert said the video will be discussed in upcoming departmental “sensitivity training”
Studying and sharing non-sensitive information can provide valuable insights and build trust in the community
The results of a recent poll have tremendous implications for police officers and their agencies
Officers named the dog Harry and took him back to the station after finding him wandering on the street
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