Community Relations

Does your department rate 5 stars?

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A new program can help agencies gather real-time feedback about individual officer interactions with the citizenry

Jason Lehman on "Why'd you stop me?"

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How education and effective communication can improve both officer and community safety

Law enforcement employee survey reveals silver linings for police departments

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Despite many challenges, there have been improvements in internal communication and other critical areas

‘Every day we get a new kid': Fla. PD builds bridges to community through soccer

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“We have to make an impact and show them we’re not the bad guys,” Sgt. Danny Pacheco said

Minute by minute: How Boulder PD handled the communication response to a mass shooting

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Julie Parker speaks with PIO Dionne Waugh about the media communications surrounding a mass shooting that claimed the life of 10, including Officer Eric Talley

A letter to the American public: Breaking down policing myths

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Our society cannot expect any reasonable person to put their life on the line without significant guarantees in terms of their compensation, benefits, personal liability and physical well-being

Policing podcast profiles: Two Cops One Donut

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This podcast is designed to reveal the full potential of true communication between cops and their communities through a long-discussion format

Beyond 'Thank you for your service': How to encourage citizen support of law enforcement officers

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Nurturing positive community relationships is an integral part of maintaining a positive trajectory for police morale, enthusiasm and commitment

Coach Dawn Staley and Sheriff Leon Lott: Two unlikely, but very good friends

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The friendship is opening up lines of communication with teenagers, young adults and the broader community

Problem-solving with less direct police intervention

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A suburban PD’s engagement strategies improvement plan provides officers with new tools to respond to minor police matters

Do not cross this police Facebook line

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A sheriff's office has disabled comments on its Facebook page. Here's why that may not be a good idea

Strengthening the whole: How police officers can navigate shame and rebuild public trust

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The average patrol officer has the most potential to shape and influence how our profession is perceived by the public

Connecting cops with the community: A PD's community relations unit's commitment to its residents

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When it comes to swinging for the fences, the motto in the Community Relations Unit tends to lean toward the "no idea is too big" mindset

Policing 2.0: Public safety requires a reimagined landscape

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If police forces are going to meet the needs of the communities they serve, they must collaborate and create a plan guided by evidence and governed by equity