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 George Paugh discusses the importance of offering good technology and equipment for officers, and strengthening bonds with the community
With the immersive technologies becoming available, citizens can better understand what officers experience
Confronting bad news head-on is the best way to maintain public trust
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
A new publication offers guidance on how to break down and manage your agency evaluation process
A social cop would have the time to handle a caseload of projects that require expertise in social services and law enforcement crossover areas
When considering best practices, law enforcement models of the past do not provide solutions for today’s problems
Trooper Edward Andersson was shot and beaten a year ago by a Mexican man he was trying to help after a car crash
Jim and Doug discuss some ways to ready yourself and your department when the cameras start rolling
The organization is also calling on others to donate to help the family of slain Deputy U.S. Marshal Christopher David Hill
A disabled man in Ohio waited 30 years to go sledding for the first time
Children at a Florida hospital received a special goodnight thanks to several police officers
For Jason Contreras, becoming a police officer means more to him than most would understand
For one Massachusetts officer, being a cop means helping others, whether he is on or off duty
When a homeless man couldn’t get his wheelchair to open, a Miami officer opened her own wallet to help solve his problem
The Joplin PD’s “incident spotlight” posts, which highlight arrests and incident calls, were ended after a city manager asked police to stop posting them
