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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
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
Black Lives Matter is wary of the bill’s concept and are calling for a no vote when the legislation reaches the Senate.
The transformation of the prosecutor’s traditional role and the collaboration with police has special significance in Milwaukee
Deputy John Kotfila Jr. was killed in the line of duty last year by a wrong-way driver
“I want people to realize that when they see a cop that we’re human beings, too, and we like to let loose and have fun”
Porsha Session was sentenced to three years in federal prison for tipping off Jamaican drug dealers who were linked to Mexican cartels
“Each Yeti is trained to prevent and apprehend any would-be thieves”
Chase Gilchrist has always wanted to become a police officer, but has spent most of his life battling brain cancer
Tyler Carach’s program, “I donut need a reason to thank a cop,” has become a national phenomenon
We connected with executives from four body camera vendors to discuss solutions to critical issues
The solar panels generate enough energy to supply the station with all its power needs
A blizzard hit the mountain a few days after Officer Steven Beare was reported missing
Waco Police Association President Ken Reeves said he wants the city to look at the officers, and all their employees, as “more than just money”
We need to get back to the idea of treating people like people and not as objects
Police discovered a loaded handgun and heroin in the vehicle