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.
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Ohio police officers speak with students about policing during an open town hall meeting
Strategies to de-escalate the system to help things go right for people
The person was unable to call 911 but could text vital information for police to act upon
A woman was sitting in the front seat with the baby’s head crowning
Rep. Justin Bamberg wants to prohibit law enforcement agencies in the state from setting traffic ticket quotas
Those who have been retired from law enforcement service for at least one year may be qualified for a position
The dramatic rescue has the officers being praised as heroes
A bullet from a .22-caliber handgun entered 9-year-old Joey’s left frontal lobe near his eye from point-blank range
One case study in Mass. sheds light on the difficult decisions facing police when dealing with mental health issues
Check out this week’s round-up of inspiring stories from around the country
Take a moment to reflect upon these challenges facing police in 2016 and analyze your agency’s readiness
We in law enforcement are community leaders — every day — and we are conspicuous men and women of civic virtue
Deputy Ricardo Cueva’s work as a member of the King County (Wash.) Sheriff’s Office is a prime example of the impact cops can have in their community
It’s not a first-of-its-kind request for the destination, but it’s getting extra emphasis this year
Police Commissioner William Bratton said there were no credible threats to the city ahead of the holiday
While they can’t take away the enormous loss, they went out of their way to try and give her the Christmas she missed
Authorities say the victim gave the panhandler a few dollars and started to walk away
Long before he was sworn in as the city’s chief of police, Tod Patterson was a wayward youth
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The move comes after Congress recently took $1.2B from the department’s asset forfeiture fund
Companies in the law enforcement realm commit vast amounts of time, energy, and capital toward ensuring that officers are safer
The baby came out with the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck
A bill that would allow concealed weapons in college buildings and stadiums has become even more important
Police have asked the community to think twice before purchasing one as a gift this holiday season
Thieves broke into the home and stole $2K the family intended for a holiday vacation
The CORE program, or Community Outreach Resources & Enforcement, was launched Oct. 1
From acts of incredible heroism to continued anti-police protests, the following slideshow captures a year in police headlines
The sheriff said he will continue to arrest those in possession of a small amount of pot
Check out this week’s round-up of inspiring stories from around the country
What if we were to treat people living on the street as stakeholders in the community as well?
