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.
Author and NYPD Detective Investigator Adrian Goodwin has one goal: to foster a positive perception of police among the youngest members of the community
The shifting perceptions of law enforcement in the US
The El Mirage PD uses a cloud-based case management software to provide information and support services to victims impacted by violence and trauma
After officers caught the two suspect who led a police pursuit, they found the firefighter’s stolen gear while searching the suspects’ vehicle
What can sometimes get lost in the countless moments of bravery are the numerous small acts of kindness cops do every day
Quiet Warrior Jennifer Maddox was recognized for her efforts to curb violence in the city’s South Side
Officer Jamie Brantley’s supervisors said the LEO “instilled a glimmer of hope” in someone who made a desperate call for help
TyLon Pittman, 5, took action to prevent the Grinch from stealing his Christmas
The CBOB honors those in law enforcement who have engaged in exceptional acts of bravery while in the line of duty
The four Port Authority officers helped distribute 1,000 toys at an event in Newark on Saturday
After the Middletown PD shared the family’s tragedy and asked for the community’s help, donations flooded the department within hours of the request
Trooper Ned Moultrie said the event not only gives children Christmas gifts, it also helps build trust between the community and law enforcement
Department spokeswoman Anjanette Flowers Grube said that anytime a citizen goes out of their way to thank an LEO, it “moves us beyond words”
Sandi Harber collected more than 100 cards from community members to thank those who reacted quickly to the fatal shooting
When Tonawanda police respond to a car accident, fire or crime that’s left a child traumatized, they’ll have teddy bears on hand to comfort the youngsters
One young girl’s home began to look a lot like Christmas thanks to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department
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A bill would prevent landlords, mobile-home parks, condo associations and the like from restricting the display of the flags
A deputy who accidentally TASERd Trooper Mitchell Goldman gave him a cake with “sorry you got tased” written in blue icing on top
We asked our members what they would like see change in their agency in the coming year
Raiden Aguilera was able to fulfill his dream of becoming a SWAT team member thanks to the Arizona DPS and Make-A-Wish Foundation
Jose Antonio Rodriguez was driving with his wife and stepson on Oct. 1 when he saw a car strike Trooper Andy Ong
Police said the callers identifying themselves as Fundraisers for First Responders have not been approved to collect funds on Officer Ryan O’Connor’s behalf
“I think the snow is a sign” that Officer Kenneth Copeland was with them at the vigil, Mayor John Thomaides said
The move meets a promise made by officials to provide the family insurance after the death of Officer Jamie Buenting, who was killed in a September 2013 standoff
Tyler Richards is working on a project to have three bronze statutes put up in honor of firefighters, EMS providers and police officers
For the ninth year, Michigan supermarket Meijer teamed up with first responders for “Shop with a Hero”
Sgt. Nick Stevens decided to let a shoplifting suspect go after he told the officer he stole food because he hadn’t eaten in two days
Police Captain Jarron Jackson said while he’s an Orioles fan, he has “newfound respect” for the Yankees
If you can’t name and recognize your city council members and community religious leaders, you may have a problem lying in wait
Over 1,000 public safety agencies use the Nextdoor platform to connect with residents on a hyper-local level
Lt. Debra Clayton was fatally shot in January while trying to arrest a man suspected of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend
Trooper J.C. Toon was off-duty when he drove up on a vehicle that overturned and caught fire and wasted no time pulling the woman away from the car