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.
From recruiting to training and accreditation, 2023 federal grants for law enforcement agencies address pressing issues facing communities
The BlueBridge Alliance Program puts prepaid debit cards directly in the hands of officers to help people they encounter who are struggling
“This first-hand experience is intended to give the participants information so they can formulate an opinion of law enforcement action based on their own opinion and not the perception or beliefs of others.”
Eric Szkatulkski helped his wife give birth in the back seat to their 8-pound, 5-ounce boy
Fewer than one in five Baltimore police officers live in Baltimore, according to police data
“Even in the midst of a storm, we are reminded of the love for our country and community”
Robert French was considered a class clown, always cracking jokes with other officers
To create greater community engagement, increase retention and improve recruitment, every police agency should develop and capitalize on their own brand
Officials said a police officer and firefighter couple allegedly kept around $12,000 after raising money for families of fallen responders
“Can you make sure the emergency room is ready because this baby is coming in hot,” James Nachampassack said to the emergency room
The union said over 500 Houston officers have been affected by flooding
A police escort may not have been on the school supply list, but Austin Tuozzolo had one in tow on his first day of school
Police Chief Calvin Williams said “the Cleveland Division of Police are in communication with the Cleveland Browns Organization” and they “want to bridge the gap”
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“I am not going to participate or work with management that allows their players to disrespect the flag and the national anthem”
Although he can do some passive tracking, he isn’t trained in drug detection or bite-aggression of suspects
Retired Oregon Police Officer Virginia Todd took to the field with her clarinet for Toledo’s football season opener
The input from teens will also be used to develop a teen advisory committee for police
The deputies were told by restaurant security that they were making customers nervous
We asked our audience to weigh in on topics like body-worn camera training and policy for the release of video to the public
Carolyn Demore was wearing a shirt honoring Officer Andrew Dunn, who was killed in the line of duty in 2011
The store hosted a “first responder day” before they opened to the public
Pete Frates inspired the ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $220 million for Lou Gehrig’s disease research since 2014
Sheriff Mike Reese said it was removed while they consider “whether or not it is appropriate to display any altered United States flag inside a county-owned facility”
As police pitched their plan to fly drones in a series of forums held across the city, the reaction was less positive than they might have hoped
Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson disclosed in January after suffering a public dizzy spell that he was on a waiting list for a kidney transplant
The effects of family-related trauma can have repercussions for many years after the event
Officer Kevin Will died after being hit by a vehicle at the scene of a wreck in May 2011
The Kansas City Police Department’s motto is “To Serve and Protect.” But there’s a little room in there for dancing, too
Unique Howard’s 17th birthday came two days after her father Sgt. Richard Howard died
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix had four Florida officers’ names who died in the line of duty on his cleats
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