Community Relations
Providing child-friendly toys in police station lobbies can create a more comforting environment for young visitors during stressful situations. Here are our top picks
Ahead of Oct. 28, share your organization’s impact with local media outlets and reach out to local companies for support
“The citizen is the most important person in our department. Not an interruption of work but the purpose of it,” says Chino Valley Police Department Chief McIntire
“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
Officer Lisa Schaps had voiced support for her department’s thin blue line uniform patch at a local board meeting and on the TV show “Fox & Friends”
Whatever term you use to describe the changes needed in policing, the goal is to improve it in ways that will benefit both communities and law enforcement
Responses from a Police1 survey of more than 1,000 LEOs should be a critical element of the national dialog concerning traffic stops
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tustin Police Department kept the lines of communication open in their community by using Zoom to host virtual meetings
What’s on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day for your department and community
Agencies should be obsessed with informing their communities about who they are – caring professionals committed to protecting the public by doing the right things right
How a transparency workshop provides Charlotte residents insight into the complexities of policing
From allowing the public to audit in-service training classes and participate on promotional panels, there are many ways to increase transparency and improve trust
Best practices for community communications around police policy
Proactive communications about policy changes demonstrates to your community that you are responsive to their concerns and continuously improving
When those creating policies hear from those most affected – the officers who are bound by the policy and the public – it has a profound and productive effect
A system overhaul will encrypt the frequencies used by nine city departments, preventing monitoring of the transmissions
