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.
Being the voice of your agency is an incredible challenge but one that you can use to build trust even through difficult times
Police leaders would be wise to cultivate the intrinsic skills and talents of their officers in purposeful ways to fortify meaningful connections with communities
There are several ways to build police-community trust that have little to no impact on the fiscal budget
The Corvette will be sold at an auction to raise money for the police department’s community outreach programs
Sophina keeps a list of her first-responder friends and, with her mother’s help, prays for them at bedtime
Hurst police showed up at Jennifer Day’s door after she asked whether an officer might come see her son, who has always wanted to be a policeman
Reign was certified as a level III IPO, the highest status a service dog can have
Proponents say an escalation of violence against police justifies the heightened protections
The “public safety officer homebuyer assistance” program aims to improve safety in crime-plagued neighborhoods
Cedar Rapids police investigator Sarah Lacina used her training and instincts to win $1 million on the show
Law enforcement administrators should require officer immersion into minority and marginalized groups
Instead of receiving a bill, the officers received a note thanking them for their service
Evie Flanagan, 5, has wanted to be a cop since the movie “Zootopia” came out
We need to try an enforcement approach that is tailor-made and designed by and for our specific communities
Const. Joel Clark had to remove his boots to play, but managed to keep up with the band
An investigation found the suspects had gone out that night intending to get into a gun battle with police
The grant will help fund community-based activities that had previously been funded by state grants that no longer exist
JetBlue debuted its ‘Blue Finest’ aircraft that is dedicated to the New York Police Department
Cops just need a few pieces of equipment and some training to provide safe and quick solutions to two of the most common reasons for vehicle breakdowns
Sgt. Richard Findley was killed in 2008 after the driver of a stolen car ran him over and dragged him
The ACLU and the Freedom From Religion Foundation said the decals are “an unacceptable breach between church and state”
Former Police Chief Jody Fanning and Deputy Stacy Ettel offer insight on how building a relationship with the media can help departments in high-profile incidents
For the best chance at this funding, start preparing now by reviewing past successful applications and knowing grant requirements
Tatyanna Lewis was killed when a woman repeatedly rammed her into a tree with an SUV
The contract includes annual pay raises and maintenance of retiree health benefits, which had been a concern in previous discussions
Officer David Glasser’s family stood by President Trump’s side as he declared May 15 Peace Officers Memorial Day
Jae Williams, 6, presented police with a $331.28 donation to go toward a law enforcement memorial
Officer Rod Bradway was killed in a 2013 ambush while attempting to save a woman screaming
Nearly 20 retired officers showed up for the service and stood at attention as a wreath was laid at the memorial that honors fallen officers’ service
The car will be used to raise awareness for officers killed in the line of duty
Over 2,200 people make the trip annually to Washington D.C. for Police Week
The names of 394 officers added to the memorial this year include 143 who made the ultimate sacrifice during 2016
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