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.
Bridging the communication gap in online crime reporting
Law enforcement agencies focus on service and protection, but customer service is equally important
The department’s civilian employee duo strives to continually develop and build relationships to maintain trust – and have a little fun in the process
Police departments are adopting new policies that are forcing them to get in front of the press to mitigate public and media uproar
St. Louis County Officer Blake Snyder was killed while responding to a disturbance call earlier this month
Police should be trained in hemorrhage control and have tourniquets on them at all times
Chief Brandon Zuidema and Lieutenant Christopher Clayton of the Garner (N.C.) Police Department delivered a compelling presentation at IACP on how they responded to the 21st Century Policing Report
Unlike a Citizens Review Board, a Citizens Advisory Board is a group of people who meet on a regular basis to provide the chief of police with advice on a wide range of issues and exchange ideas
Police say the lines symbolize the bond between communities and officers, but critics are concerned the lines could be polarizing rather than unifying
Spoiler alert: The officer handled it well.
Individuals who watch video clips of incidents that provide little context and make a determination on charges are oversimplifying our professional judgment and training
I urge everyone out there to re-evaluate the meaning of Christmas – I know I have
If you are not giving, then you are not living - a police officer’s perspective for ending the war on hunger
People often look at ways an officer can make things better, but has anyone really thought about how law enforcement makes a positive difference in us?
We knew that a career in public service would be difficult and we accepted the challenge
Here are my top 5 myths revealed, with a side of sarcasm at no additional charge.
Sgt. Christopher Gray takes time to make positive contacts with the community, especially children, as an integral part of policing and building trust
Dr. Eileen Bulger believes that bystanders need to be able to stop severe bleeding caused by acts of terrorism and other public violence
More than $100K has poured in since St. Louis County Officer Blake Snyder was killed Thursday in the line of duty
Police Captain Altovise Love-Craighead said most officers take the job to help others and that sometimes their experiences on the street “muddle that”
The officers of the Elkhart Police Department are mourning after losing two brothers unexpectedly back-to-back
The event is an innovative, yet simple community relations program that police departments are adopting around the world
Simultaneous terrorist attacks are today’s reality, planning and training your police department for an effective response will save lives
The woman was buying balloons for a fallen officer’s memorial service when she says a Party City employee refused to ring her up
The federal grant will go toward hiring six new officers and one supervisor for the Wichita Police Department
Republican Indiana Governor Mike Pence and Democratic Virginia Senator Tim Kaine battled it out for 90 minutes in the only vice presidential debate of the 2016 election season
At the end of every fight, Frank Hatch always extended his hand to help up his opponent
When internet trolls harass your department, don’t take the bait
The Pekin police and fire department arrived to the 11-year-old’s party with sirens and lights flashing
Benicia police noticed Jourdan Duncan walking during the graveyard shift near a highway overpass
