Community Relations
Childrens books about the roles and responsibilities of police officers can be invaluable tools to help kiddos develop an understanding of the importance of policing
Law enforcement must understand the sovereign citizen movement, and be able to identify specific components that make up the movement, in order to protect themselves.
Easily implementable strategies to educate your community, elected officials and the media about the value of your real time crime center
A handful of officers from around the country opened up about ways the public is still supporting them, as well as why many officers are leaving the profession
The Community Policing Strategy Plan includes the creation of a police athletic and arts league to engage the city’s youth
The truck is also an educational vehicle: among the images of treats is a QR code that links to social service organizations and other helpful county resources
This simple but effective tool is underutilized by too many officers
To build a diverse community of LE advocates, focus on engaging with people who don’t understand policing or don’t share your viewpoint
A look at some of the reforms police agencies and cities have implemented
Police1 columnists reflect on their analysis of 2020’s civil unrest and calls for police reform and share their thoughts on where policing is now
As many experts predicted, we have seen a rise in violent crime accompanied by an increase in officer retirements and resignations
Sylvester McMonkey McBean is controlling our thoughts, and, at some point, we have to stop feeding him our time and energy
This annual celebration of inclusivity is now exclusive of hundreds of gay officers who risk their lives daily and serve their communities with dignity and honor
Organizers also want to cut the number of cops assigned to protect the annual event, which attracts 2 million people
Following the deployment of a robotic K-9 in February 2021, public backlash led the NYPD to send ‘Digidog’ back to the doghouse
Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson called the Audubon Nature Institute’s decision “disappointing”
It is our responsibility as police leaders to constantly improve our interactions with the communities we serve
A new report highlights many examples of positive community-police engagement from 58 police foundations
Calls to reform, reimagine or disband the police can be seen as existential threats, but are opportunities for change that can work to the advantage of law enforcement
These stories offer the community a perspective they might not have considered: the men and women in uniform are relatable with prior careers just like them
Here’s a round-up of what some agencies are doing to go greener for our planet
Leaders and chiefs from Minneapolis, Miami, Houston and the NYPD were among those who spoke out after the verdict
The initiative will create a targeted block-by-block police presence in strategic areas
Detroit’s neighborhood police officer program is now eight years old and is growing, officials said
Publishing giant Simon & Schuster announced it would not be distributing the book as planned
The same events and conditions that led to crime epidemics in the past are occurring now
Funding will be awarded based on certain criteria, including financial need and academic merit
The DICE framework for public safety involves police, but it does not prioritize law enforcement or use it as a singular intervention strategy
One of the most common misperceptions is that people tend to equate implicit bias with racism
Since COVID-19, virtual events have become the ‘new normal.’ Here’s how agencies can use tech to connect with communities
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