Community Relations
Easily implementable strategies to educate your community, elected officials and the media about the value of your real time crime center
Professional staff play a vital role in police operations. Explore why their professional development is essential for advancing policing practices and improving community relations
Explore how police departments are fostering trust and legitimacy through community engagement
The notion of the least amount of force sounds nice, which makes it deceptively easy to believe – however, the concept is inherently flawed
Understanding and communicating the “why” can make an incredible difference in the process and outcome of a contact
Uniting law enforcement and communities through connections in local faith-based and community organizations
The group allows for community members to become involved and empowered in the problem-solving efforts
IMPD is using bodycam videos not only to increase police transparency but also build support for officers
Residents see officers at their local temples, attending community events or on service calls and when they hear them speak Punjabi – it’s a game changer
Dave himself says it best: “It took a while, but I can live like a human being now”
How the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is using customer experience training to improve police-community interactions
From officer resiliency training to gun violence restraining orders, here’s a selection of programs improving officer and community safety, communications
Following the TRUST model will help transform your law enforcement organization into a fully unified, community policing agency
While co-responding is not a new practice, it is an essential piece of the puzzle when it comes to working with crime victims
The Raleigh Police Department shares how LE agencies can team with social workers to benefit both cops and communities
“This appointment of an unqualified person will have no credibility with the Command Staff or rank and file,” said NABLEO’s chairman
The exhibit recognizes the 72 officers killed on September 11, as well as 236 officers who died of illnesses contracted while working in the hazardous conditions at the WTC
The move surprised some, given how openly supportive the department has been of the LGBTQ+ community in the past
Benefits include better tracking, improved training, reduced risks and increased safety for officers and citizens alike
Monitor job performance, identify training needs, highlight otherwise unsung good work done by officers and much more
Audit software can help your agency speed up the review process, improve officer performance and reduce potential liability
Experts interpret the results of Police1’s State of the Industry survey and implications for the future law enforcement workforce
Mount Prospect Police Chief John Koziol defended the patch saying it is a “slap in the face” to officers when people say the flag is a symbol of hate
“Onerous restrictions on the police can lead to the worst of both worlds: poorer policing and more violence.”
Agencies should have solid policies and procedures in place to ensure the proper operation of their UAS program
Reflecting on the decision of the Associated Press to no longer name people charged with minor crimes
Police1’s State of the Industry survey offers key findings upon which we can engage the community, and each other, for action
Use this process to better connect and engage with the communities you serve
Many cities are piloting programs that take police officers out of certain duties such as mental health response
It isn’t the software alone that makes these programs successful – that’s up to the power of your community outreach
These tips will help your department successfully conduct a community review board on police policy to build trust and enhance safety
Implementing effective stakeholder communications is achievable by using the relevant resources and the correct planning
Small police departments that do not have the luxury of their own PIO can hold their own in the high-stakes public information arena
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