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.
Government-funded shelters and communities find success with housing-first, low-barrier approach
From officer resiliency training to gun violence restraining orders, here’s a selection of programs improving officer and community safety, communications
Following the TRUST model will help transform your law enforcement organization into a fully unified, community policing agency
Community policing, improved training and policies concerning the use of force are key elements in the 105-page agreement
The Columbus Police Department recruited the inmates with the help of the state prisons agency and produced a YouTube video in which the offenders share their how-to tips
The mural of Assata Shakur has been on display since at least March
Camden was recently one of eight places designated a “Promise Zone,” which could open doors to get extra federal grants
Obama says the country can’t protect police from every danger, but Americans can work harder to heal rifts with communities they serve
The approximately two dozen arrests so far have involved protesters blocking traffic
8 cops, agencies and community groups who prove going above and beyond is just part of the job
A Denver cop is getting high praise after going above and beyond the call of duty for a family
The Seattle Police Department’s strategy of looking outward to find solutions may ultimately help agencies nationwide
Made comments before reprimanding a state trooper who posed for a picture with the rapper
The meeting helps teach the community how to respond to police contacts in different scenarios, and it gives law enforcement the opportunity to better understand the black community
Reporter stated he saw police officers chase a fleeing man and that an officer had fired and hit the suspect
This minority-majority city has recorded its lowest homicide rate in 33 years, and officer-involved shootings are now rare
Senior Cpl. Damon Cole was touched by the boy’s story, and decided to do something to help the boy and his family
If you’re not engaging your community, maybe it’s time to take a step back and re-strategize
A tragic mass-killing in Texas taught the Harris County Sheriff’s Office what they needed to do to control the narrative of the story
He contends that he is being targeted in retaliation for a complaint he filed earlier against a fellow peace officer that did not sit well with superiors
The kids snapped the photo in response to all the negative images of children holding signs protesting police
With more than 65 percent of robberies involving cell phone theft, San Francisco had to take action
During the exchange, Bates boasted of his connections in the sheriff’s department and the U.S. attorney’s office
Cpl. Jeff Davis is back behind the driver’s seat, but this time he’s brought a friend along for the ride
Research fellow David Berman said the upcoming election represents the most likely possibility yet that the sheriff could get voted out of office
After asking the man if he was hungry, the deputy sat down, gave the man some of his lunch and ate with him
When dealing with the public or attending public meetings, there are simple things you can do to build better relationships
Ofc. Michael Rapiejko told an investigator he considered shooting the suspect but that doing so would put other officers and bystanders at risk
Coen ruled Thursday that there was enough evidence for Knight, 49, to stand trial on charges that he killed Terry Carter and attempted to kill Cle “Bone” Sloan
