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.
“Community policing has been part of our philosophy. It’s not a program we do. It’s just been who we are,” Papillion’s mayor said
Police1 columnist Lindsey Bertomen meets some Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputies during this week’s National Night Out celebrations
“It helps me predict some of the concerns within our community if we hear the perspectives from our young people.”
“The museum includes very honest, and poignant stories of the role that policing played in some of the historical injustices in our country,” the chief said
Since viral controversies can burst on the scene faster than fire, a constant readiness to respond is a modern essential in public service
The Pirates had home white jerseys made with “Shaw” and No. 29 on the back for the family in tribute to Officer Brian Shaw
A well-produced and thoughtful video can become an important multipurpose tool for every law enforcement agency
A vigilant kayaker and a Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol deputy helped reunite a German shepherd missing for eight days with its family
Two NYPD officers made a couple’s Easter unforgettable
When Capt. Cortell Davis passed an elderly man struggling with his push mower, the law enforcement veteran knew what he had to do
A rookie North Carolina officer turned a boy’s bad day into a special one
Cardale Jones might be a few weeks away from reporting to NFL mini-camp with the L.A. Chargers, but the quarterback has already started a new job in Ohio
Around 1,800 responders from 27 states and three countries will compete in the Heroes Cup Hockey Tournament in April
The award recognizes law enforcement officers for their efforts in community policing
Jim and Doug discuss the ways in which police can remain mobile for rapid response, and yet also remain available for affable conversations with citizens
Hundreds gathered to mourn Officer Greggory Casillas, who was killed in the line of duty just days away from finishing his field training
Officer Phil Blaylock turned his patrol car into a karaoke studio, which he calls “Cop Car Karaoke”
A pair of Washington officers are being credited for helping a young boy who was “in extreme distress” after his bike was stolen
A Texas police department has made a 10-year-old boy’s dream come true
Police in Massachusetts helped organize a special day to honor a young girl with cancer
Connecting the public to law enforcement through VR will provide shared experiences and increase levels of transparency, accountability, and understanding
Helping your community understand how unmanned aerial systems can improve public safety is key to overcoming public resistance
The first responders danced with girls who did not have a father at the South Salt Lake Valentine’s Day daddy-daughter dance
Touch is likely the most important physical activity a law enforcement officer will engage in during their police career
A North Dakota officer went above and beyond for a family stranded in the middle of town in freezing temperatures
How can cops prepare for being told, “We don’t serve your kind around here”?
A Missouri school resource officer’s gift made a young boy’s dream come true
The commercial, called “Answering the Call,” reminded viewers to “remember the first responders who keep us safe every day”
Students in an auto repair program have returned a rebuilt Cleveland cruiser destroyed during the celebration of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA championship
Here are five things police departments need to do ahead of time in order to take advantage of the volumes of potential evidence captured by the public