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.
Pasco County’s specially trained K9s help officers de-escalate tense situations and build relationships in the community
Common goals of equitable justice, public service and caring for the community make for a powerful partnership between cops and clergy
“Our community policing K-9 Angel visited Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine and met an earthly angel,” writes Chief Tom Wetzel
Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson visited New York to learn how it has achieved success in fighting crime
It was the hug seen ‘round the world – a moment of peace following two days of unrest in Charlotte
Police said when they are faced with a tense or trying situation – especially one involving children – people are more likely to open up and relax with a K-9 around
Kevin Johnson spends up to 14 hours a day creating different pieces for law enforcement
There is a lot of debate and concern among law enforcement officials about EO 13768
“We grew up with him, seeing him at the school and all the dances. We will miss him helping out”
“We’ve seen firsthand how that small gesture can go a long way toward fostering communication between law enforcement and the community”
After announcing a halt in a review and reform process of the department, the DOJ later said the process will continue
Officer Arthur Parker has been directing school traffic while dancing for 27 years
Mayor Bill de Blasio also credited the deployment of 2,000 more officers on the streets, calling them “an X-factor that’s going to have an increasingly big impact”
An act of kindness by police that went viral last year wasn’t the end of the story
Annie wanted to “experience a police cell from within”
The Taunton Police Department received a grant to buy child and infant car seats for people who otherwise might not be able to afford them
In unveiling the new sticker, Mayor Dan McLaughlin said a number of residents requested Orland Park do something to support law enforcement
Police Chief Cameron Logan has removed large decals from eight police cars after backlash from the public
Not only did Kenneth get to celebrate his birthday at the police station, he got to ride shotgun in his uncle’s squad car in a police escort to the party
After the fatal shooting of a teen who was a regular at youth beat meetings left Denise Gathings distraught, she decided to write about the violence
Although the department provided an incorrect answer, the girl’s mother was appreciative of the kind gesture
Northampton police started “High Five Friday” in December as a way to foster better relationships between police and children
The painting, which shows a pig in a police uniform, divided members of Congress for its depiction of Ferguson, Missouri
A beat officer committed to protecting and serving the community is what community policing is about
An informed public is more likely to support us
Wayne Blackmore thought he was getting pulled over when he received the big news
After Manuel Matos was introduced, he popped the question to his girlfriend
The owner was reportedly upset about a traffic citation when he made the admission
Phoenix Lake was celebrating with police officers when firefighters arrived outside his home in a fire truck
President Donald Trump said he expects to find allies among law enforcement officials in the legal testing of his travel ban
After hearing of the death of K-9 Mali, donors gave more than $8,000 – the amount needed to order a new K-9 – in less than a month
Billy Ray Cyrus, Jamey Johnson and Vince Gill came together to perform a song at Officer Eric Mumaw’s memorial service
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