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.
Uniting law enforcement and communities through connections in local faith-based and community organizations
The group allows for community members to become involved and empowered in the problem-solving efforts
IMPD is using bodycam videos not only to increase police transparency but also build support for officers
Check out this week’s round-up of inspiring stories from around the country
Key players were asked to submit their ideas for a comprehensive approach to establishing accountability systems
The fourth grader was struck while doing homework on her mother’s bed
Some complain that ‘clearing the corner’ continues to harm residents and has contributed to a distrust of police
Throughout the school year, officers will visit each school at least a few times a week to mingle with students
The list will have ‘certain clientele’ whom police and fire departments see regularly
The area, one of the busiest and most crowded in the nation, will get new officers who would work regular shifts
Support Blue is an awareness campaign designed to bring attention to those who believe in and support the men and women of law enforcement
The guide applies to a broader range beyond traffic stops, including routine operations and ongoing investigations
Police are trying to curb an increase in prostitution
The department is using its notorious history as a crucial lesson for its current officers
The good deeds of police officers receive too little attention
The Ferguson effect and trend to videotape police actions has made many departments refocus their efforts
CHP Officer Kevin Briggs patrolled the Golden Gate Bridge for 23 years and encountered over 200 people ‘over the rail’
The brothers became cops to serve the community they grew up in
The appeals panel overrode a failed background check to allow the hiring of disgraced former Fla. lawman
This could be first of several training courses police will take to improve race relations in the community
A photo going viral features two cops standing together with a message on their palms and arrows pointed at one another
Commission is responsible for recommending policies to improve how Cleveland police officers interact with the public
National Fraternal Order of Police Conference discussed departments across the country utilizing social media
Top court ruled public should have chance to vote on ordinance that may have derailed police department reboot
Police, protesters and community brace for more violence
Police are encouraged to be part of the national conversation about improving relationships with minority communities
Officer is being congratulated for his efforts in talking down the suspect
Officials say filming can cause risks to both officers and community when there is a tense crime scene involved
Officials said they will use drones for specific missions, not everyday surveillance
Officer has enrolled more than 380 Seattle businesses for training in reporting hate crimes and harboring victims
Something we’ve seen altogether too little media coverage of is the fact that in many of the controversial cases where an officer has used deadly force on a subject, that subject did not comply with lawful orders
