Community Relations
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
The real work of trust-building happens long before the crisis hits
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
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 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”
Policing podcast profiles: ‘On Being a Police Officer’ podcast shares the raw truth behind the badge
What began as a civilian’s effort to support police during 2020’s civil unrest has grown into a powerful platform for officer storytelling
The initiative will distribute 1,000 packs of Brewers-themed trading cards to 30 law enforcement departments statewide to be shared with children in their communities
Discover why the departments that treat recruiting like marketing are winning — and how to follow their lead
On-demand webinar: Mobile tech is transforming the beat with smarter tools and faster response times
Learn how Chicago PD is using mobile in-car technology to meet the demands of modern policing
“More than anything, the new headquarters will provide the community with better access to their police department,” Bradenton PD Chief Melanie Bevan said
A Calgary police pilot program is replacing nameplates with badge numbers to protect officer safety while maintaining public accountability — should others follow suit?
Quick action by Paramedic Gabrielle Pride and Officer Taylor Gibbons cleans, saves and re-homes the animal
Showing the person behind the badge helps law enforcement communicators counter anti-police sentiment and build public trust — but success depends on context and timing
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