Community Relations
Community policing activities, like the Norwich PD Ice Cream Patrol, create and strengthen officers bonds with the people they serve
A leadership checklist of red flags that reveal when community policing is a philosophy in name only, not daily practice
Why the LAPD’s community-first approach proves that trust is key to reducing crime
Turn challenges into opportunities: Leadership strategies for modern public safety
When cops and communities come together to share the responsibility of community policing, everyone wins
A veteran officer shares how the SRO role changed his career direction, inspired further education and redefined his approach to community policing
“The smiles on the kids’ faces are really what make you realize that this is a great community outreach service,” said Lt. Kyle Besse of the Norwich PD
Expert strategies for optimizing your Drone as First Responder program as it scales, from staffing and policy to technology integration and community engagement
The Iowa City Community Police Review Board has begun the process of dissolving after 28 years following the passage of Senate File 311, which bans the boards statewide
After Mich. boy calls 911 to tell officers about his brother’s birthday, police join the celebration
Micah Porter, 4, dialed 911 and spoke to dispatchers; after he mentioned that his brother Mitch’s birthday was the next day, Farmington Hills PD joined the celebration
New Gallup and Pew data show growing confidence in law enforcement across demographics, but lingering misconceptions still challenge community relations
From traditional updates to small-group discussions, town halls give officers a way to share data, answer questions and fight misinformation
Using his own income, Savannah State University Officer Armani Phaire helps cover bills and expenses for residents to foster goodwill
Total crime is down 27% in 2025, with Syracuse PD officers walking beats and working alongside community intervention teams
Before, not even all the cars could fit into the lot; now, with 9 acres of space on the property, there is enough room to store all the department vehicles beneath a sheltered cover
Sports marketer Brandon Steiner spent half a year embedded with officers in Harlem, Brooklyn and the Bronx — here’s what shocked him, what broke him and what every cop should hear
Officers took the opportunity to connect with kids, families and future cops — strengthening trust through hands-on engagement
The fundraiser, spearheaded by Gideon and Josiah Trank’s lemonade stand, supported the family of fallen Lorain officer Phillip Wagner and the recovery of two wounded officers
Greg Meyer, retired LAPD captain and expert witness, explains how media myths distort public perception and what officers and police leaders can do to correct the record
The Ann Arbor Police and fire departments put on Blaze and Blue camp, in partnership with the city, for girls aged 15 to 18
The real work of trust-building happens long before the crisis hits
The Joliet Police Department intends to use the Axon Body 4 cams to improve communication with its community, more than 25% of which speaks a language other than English
The series offers a window into the experiences of first responders through the use of real stories from real law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs
The NYPD commissioner condemned event organizers for seeking police protection while excluding LGBTQ officers from marching, noting that policy requires uniformed cops to carry their weapons
Learn how shared intelligence helps combat regional crime and cross-jurisdictional threats more effectively
Respondents to Police1’s “What Cops Want” survey cite media portrayal and political rhetoric as key drivers of hostility. Here are four strategies to help agencies push back and rebuild trust
Designed for accessibility and calm, a sensory-friendly open house shows your department is ready to meet every community member where they are
How video programs can strengthen community relations and elevate officer confidence
The Memphis Police Department thanked the community member for their assistance, citing the department’s “strong community partnerships”
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