Community Relations

Football team players are not allowed to carry the flag during games any longer due to “divisive controversy”

“When things get heated, ask yourself one important question: ‘Do you want to be right, or do you want to be hurt?’”

Angel is a German shepherd trained as a support animal for officers and citizens alike

The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public

Three officers called for a complaint joined a quinceañera to help make a young girl's birthday party memorable

Federal money will allow communities to send mental health workers instead of police to incidents that involve non-violent behavioral health emergencies

The program will be offered online at no cost

"I want this department to be what the people want it to be," Ron Thomas said

Strong branding establishes a law enforcement agency as a credible and trustworthy source of information

Now more than ever, law enforcement agencies across the country are searching for ways to pull back the curtain on their day-to-day operations

The initiative will focus on communities collaborating with local law enforcement to strengthen relationships and address the increase in violent crime

People have formed an unfavorable opinion of our profession and it has become acceptable to harm and disparage those in law enforcement

Cedric Alexander will work on better coordinating the city's police, fire, 911, emergency management and violence prevention programs

Trust and respect are earned with time and effort, not the stars on your collar

Such reporting would show how often officers face resistance and the lengths they go through to avoid using force