Community Relations
The mental discipline developed through chess can help officers remain calm and composed in high-stress situations
These events provide first responders with a unique opportunity to connect with their communities, promote safety and foster goodwill beyond emergency response
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Today, more than ever, every public safety agency must strive to be the trusted source of legitimate, truthful and timely information
Thousands of faith-based partners helped illustrate how law enforcement and communities can come together to perfect policing
For the month of November, Livermore police officers have the option to wear western attire as an alternate uniform and donate money toward a great cause
“It’s something about his spirit that grabbed onto me. I was like, I gotta help this brother out. He’s one of our own.”
The flag was said to cause “divisiveness” and players were told it should not be flown back in September
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Bob Scales, who previously served as the compliance coordinator for Seattle PD, discusses what happens when a police agency is placed under a consent decree
The survey and the later discussions about the results have helped police identify specific problems and improve the way they respond to issues
“Anything any of us could have needed, if we asked him for help on something, Alex Hamzy was always there to offer a hand.”
“Dustin DeMonte was one of those officers who was not just doing a job. He was working for the community.”
“This is one of those changes in policing we will continue to see grow because of the national attention around police response to mental crisis calls.”
Spider-Man, Captain America and Wolverine surprised the children when they made an impromptu appearance outside their windows
Parents and students wore shirts featuring a “Thin Blue Line” flag, with the words “THE BLUE HAD OUR BACKS NOW WE BACK YOURS!!”
Reggie Wright, 41, traded in a basketball for a badge, and he’s now working hands on with students making a difference
“It’s important that (students) are able to put a face and a name to a profession and have an understanding of our role and our humanity.”
A recent bill signed by Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom legalizes safe street crossings in the state that has the highest number of pedestrian deaths
Common goals of equitable justice, public service and caring for the community make for a powerful partnership between cops and clergy
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
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
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