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.
“Operation Copsicle” was created to celebrate the outgoing class of fifth-graders transitioning into middle school with a sweet treat
For the Salisbury Police Department, community partnerships assist in the agency’s stratified policing model and increase overall citizen satisfaction
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LAPD officers brought some surprise holiday cheer to a woman battling cancer
An officer thought he was responding to a routine assignment, but little did he know it ended up changing his life
The idea behind the calendar is for people to get to know their local police officers outside of their job
A couple had to return to work and leave their premature baby at the hospital, but the Aurora PD made sure the child wasn’t alone
The names of the officers were unveiled on a special memorial tablet in the Hall of Heroes during a ceremony at police headquarters
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said Deputy Eric Overall “died trying to ensure that no one else would get hurt that fateful night”
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The video has garnered more than four million views
A police department must understand its state’s public records law, and any existing exemptions, before implementing body-worn cameras
Nikki Salgot was engaged to Sgt. Collin Rose, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last year
The tree is decorated with the names of fallen officers, including Det. Sean Suiter, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month
The Houston PD said they are thankful to help people on the island and “bring hope and smiles to the community”
Officer Tawanna Simms stepped into a boxing ring at a free recreation center, where boxing changed her life
Jamie Foxx started the opening ceremony by standing onstage amongst first responders and leading the crowd in an emotional show of gratitude
Several cities have been awarded more than $3.1 million each in federal grants to hire extra police officers
The town of Alderson lent a helping hand to Officer Mac Brackenrich, who was shot in the neck while off duty
The video was made as part of a PSA reminding people to remove valuables from their cars to prevent theft
Deputy Sheriff Armando Aviles Jr. managed to fill four 18-wheelers with supplies to send to Puerto Rico
Representatives from Pueblo law enforcement and fire department competed in a hockey game designed to raise funds for underprivileged children
When Brendan Bahan learned the story of Officer Robert Burke, he decided to bring that story into the present by rejuvenating the park
Sgt. David White suffered four gunshot wounds when he responded to a domestic violence call
After Officer Anna Cuthbertson donated a kidney to a stranger, eight others later got lifesaving kidney transplants
It’s not often someone is glad after a car crash, but for Sheila Walthall a September wreck solved a more than six-decade-old mystery
Most agencies require first-line supervisors of police and detectives to have a high school diploma
PAL programs teach teens accountability for the choices they make in life
Air Force veteran Anthony Johnson has been selling newspapers from a beat up stand, so Lt. John Garrido decided to assist him
Music star Chris Stapleton met with Officer Jeremy Mason, who was shot in the face in July while chasing a suspected bank robber
Sgt. Justin Vinson has formed a partnership with 4-year-old Sawyer, who helps him direct afternoon traffic
Clarence Castile said he wanted to become a reserve officer to show children and future generations that police are nothing to be afraid of
Sandra Cordero says her son, Edison, loves the police, and she hoped just one officer would visit their home before patrol cars filled her street
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