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.
Julie Parker speaks with Deputy Chief Chris Covelli of the Lake County (Ill.) Sheriff’s Office about the media response to the shooting that left 7 dead and 30 wounded
The Willard Police Department offers a template for community outreach and engagement
Police leaders must use data to improve public safety, officer well-being and perceptions of police legitimacy
Instead of sending the children home, Officer Patrick McDonald played some street football with the kids
A religious freedom organization said they wanted to “make sure all members of the community felt they were on equal standing with law enforcement”
A memo accompanying the legislation said naming a bridge after Trooper Timothy Pratt was a “fitting tribute” for a public servant who made the “ultimate sacrifice”
The union says they “look forward to a continued partnership with President Trump and Attorney General Sessions”
The signs have a picture of an officer with a gun in each raised hand, shooting in both directions
Authorities say someone spray painted the slogans “Kill a Cop” and “Right to Rebel” on homes in the same area last month
A group of 35 LEOs came together and joined forces to make sure Trooper Joel Davis’ project got done for his youngest child, 13-year-old Jaila
The annual tribute began by reading the names of 531 police officers, firefighters and paramedics the group has honored in 10 years
“Meet us or I will notify your PO about your shenanigans”
When the officer caught up to the F-150, he only issued a warning to the young duo
Medaria Arradondo needs the city council’s approval before he can begin the job
The only part of the teddy bear that doesn’t come from the retired uniform is the thread and stuffing
Bike patrol units offer a high-visibility, proactive community policing presence that is budget-friendly for any size department
Dispatcher Stephen Smith called his girlfriend, Amanda Radican to tell her he was working an extra shift and that he had forgotten his cellphone
Trooper Michael Stewart III died a week before his 27th birthday, not far from where he grew up
“No one is stepping up for the cops, nobody is looking out for the police and they continue to demonize the cops and that’s an issue as far as I’m concerned”
The boxer took time off from his promotional tour to visit the Bronx’s 46 Precinct
Hamilton County’s sheriff and several deputies presented Fiona and her team of caretakers with a certificate naming her honorary deputy sheriff
Jurors found Dalia Dippolito guilty of trying to hire an undercover detective to kill Michael Dippolito in 2009
The Bigs in Blue mentoring program connects youth with police in communities throughout the nation, building strong, trusting and long-lasting relationships
Harry Marrison attempted to exit the vehicle multiple times, even after the deputy told him to stay inside
A proposal calls for a special unit of the State Highway Patrol to target violent felons on highways, collect better intelligence to aid local police and push to stop drug trafficking
Officer Patrick Shaver and his wife interviewed nearly 100 police officers involved in shootings for the documentary
A Honolulu official is proposing stationing armed park rangers at city parks, where homeless encampments are common, because of a growing amount of trash and safety concerns
The gathering included colleagues of Officer Miosotis Familia and many from the Bronx neighborhood where she worked
The measure also enhances penalties for assaults on law enforcement officers
Zack Randolph said the gesture angered other customers and they threatened to beat him up or get him fired
Paul Meyer was doing ATV training drills on Nov. 19, 2012, when a 110-foot tree snapped and fell on his head and upper back
Instead of shutting down the party, the officers joined in
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