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 Tom Wetzel discusses the importance of fostering a servant guardian mindset, value-based behaviors and collaborative decision-making
One of the trickiest parts of police public relations is understanding the gap between police culture and the world of the average citizen
Best practices and insider tips
It’s critical that we ask and answer the questions that arise from this new information
What challenges will law enforcement face in 2019?
It can be a struggle for today’s police leaders to connect officers with their mission as they field questions like, “Does anyone care?”
The Kilo Alpha Midnight Squad spent their day off decorating Officer Kevin Valencia’s home, who has been in a coma since June
The officer plays Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” as another man laughs and jams along
Learn about the different types of graffiti, how to identify each type, resolve cases, and seek restitution
The report recommends redirecting officers to neighborhood policing
Last week when an officer encountered a family with small children at a homeless camp, he used foundation funds to put them in a hotel
State and local leaders developed a targeted, collaborative program to address homelessness, drug and criminal activity spiraling out of control in Salt Lake City
“That’s what community policing is really all about — public servants serving the public,” Police Chief Armando Perez said
Inappropriate posts can have an adverse effect on a kid’s future many years down the line
Grants that generally open in the spring are slated for release before the end of 2018
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