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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.

Common goals of equitable justice, public service and caring for the community make for a powerful partnership between cops and clergy
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“Our community policing K-9 Angel visited Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine and met an earthly angel,” writes Chief Tom Wetzel
Some photo editing skills help add some new officers to this police department
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
In addition to providing police services to six townships in the county, the sheriff’s office provides police coverage to 15 cities
Failure to effectively communicate during multidisciplinary response may result in serious repercussions
Dallas Police Association President Michael Mata said this was an “unfortunate isolated incident,” and the restaurant has always been a supportive community partner of the police
Deputy Chief James Gerard Molloy was remembered as a man who led by example and ultimately sacrificed his life because of his dedication to the job
Deputy Patrick Geyer went so far as to learn to shoot left handed after his other hand gave out
Vandals wrote profane language on a home, patrol cars and slashed tires belonging to several police officers
Jim and Doug discuss the fourth pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
An independent investigator has been hired to look into the case
Through the app, residents will be able to make anonymous tips, and even engage in dialogue with an officer
Many police expressed concerns that immigrants already wary of reporting crimes or being interviewed as witnesses will retreat further into the shadows
Eddie Johnson says he was diagnosed with an ailment that causes an acute inflammation of the kidney at age 25
Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson disclosed he has battled a kidney condition for more than three decades and is on a waiting list for a transplant
The manager of the city said although they have missed deadlines, they are now moving “in the right direction”
LaGrange Police Chief Lou Dekmar started the community’s uncovering of this buried story several years ago
A neo-Nazi called for an armed march after Jewish residents allegedly pressured an alt-right founder’s mom to close her business
The players were invited to test out the firearms training simulator after expressing concerns about officer-involved shootings
Officer Allorie Saunders turned 26 and received 21 birthday serenades
The administration said they would work to end the “dangerous anti-police atmosphere”
Burlington PD will host female students where they’ll learn about leadership, communication, civic responsibility, and preparing for college and employment
Jim and Doug discuss the second pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
Two congressmen have introduced legislation to allow towns to paint strips of blue on roadways to honor police after regulators said the lines violated federal safety rules
Officer Tori Newburn is hoping to bridge the divide between police and the transgender community