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.
Thousands of faith-based partners helped illustrate how law enforcement and communities can come together to perfect policing
For the month of November, Livermore police officers have the option to wear western attire as an alternate uniform and donate money toward a great cause
Yes, police chiefs and PIOs can build trusting relationships with local and national media that are beneficial to the department and the community they serve
Pat Cocciolone was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance 20 years ago
K-9 Ruby patiently rides behind Officer Oliver on his motorcycle as they “police” the neighborhood
The homeowner’s association said they received a complaint that the flag was “racist and offensive”
The boy, Nathan Snow, was driving his miniature F-150 home from the playground when an RCMP officer flashed his lights
The 4-year-old, who was at the restaurant with her family, kept the officer company while he took his dinner break
The patch is intended to increase awareness, support and encourage conversation with officers about sexual violence awareness, response, recovery and prevention
Dechia Gerald said the baby was conceived five days before Officer Matthew Gerald was killed
The GBI is investigating what led to the officer’s death
“This is all about one-on-one relationships ... with the most vulnerable demographic within our community”
The Livermore Police Department surprised a 5-year-old boy
From intern to chief, Scott Edson continually evolved with the demands of the law enforcement profession and helped advance LASD’s mission
We asked our audience to weigh in on topics like the use of body cams, crowdsourcing video evidence, and the future of video in policing
Videos shot by civilians can be a critical part of your investigation
Crowdsourcing video and other digital media for evidence in investigations has played a key role in solving cases
The “Bigs in Blue” program recruits local LEOs to participate as mentors to youth
Few forces are shaping law enforcement like video
Many veteran retired state police officers are deciding to stay in law enforcement at a local level
A spokesperson said the fundraiser was linked to a bank account of one of the officers involved and there is a rule that prohibits officers from seeking or soliciting contributions
From corralling loose ponies in NYC to escorting a child to a hospital in Pennsylvania, police didn’t let the snow stop them from protecting and serving
Officers have given Nick Bonness rides when it’s raining or snowing
Patricia Kelly wanted to see the shore one last time
“I was [initially] very reluctant because I’m petrified of crowds and attention”
Mike “Mick” McClaughry is a firm believer in the value of community policing and hopes to keep helping people, even if it isn’t in his blue uniform
Project K-9 Hero provides up to $3,000 per year for medical needs, ships food to the handler and pays up to $500 for cremation or burial services
“PSP Strong” is a statewide nonprofit organization that has raised $600,000 for Pennsylvania State Police troopers and their families over the last three years
Neil Gorsuch generally has ruled against defendants appealing their convictions and those who claim they received unfair trials
“A lot of times when they have us there, their first impression is ‘Oh what did I do wrong?’”
