Community Relations
There is nothing more effective for building trust than personal, positive contacts between the police and those they protect and serve
Training members of the public in de-escalation techniques could decrease the risk to officers, the public and individuals in crisis
The humble and ubiquitous billboard has helped the Plano Police Department attract hundreds of applicants
Once seen as the purview of gamers, the capabilities of virtual reality tech have increased while the price has decreased
The officer was so moved that a couple of days later he returned to the kids’ home with a box of their favorite frozen pops
Like all stereotypes, the idea that all cops are uncaring, tyrannical bullies is inherently flawed
It is difficult to watch agencies allow their elected leadership do things that violate established tactics
Aerial video showed the paint appeared to cover portions of the word ‘blue’
TikTok downloads surpass YouTube and Facebook, but how can police use this social media platform to connect with communities?
The decisions we make in law enforcement should be based on the best available evidence
The retired veteran received a letter from the DMV, calling the request “offensive” and “threatening”
Organizers said they obtained a permit from the city to complete the project
How a SARA approach to crime response combined with community outreach netted positive results
Social worker Kelly Pomplio says she helps with calls after the scene has been secured by a police officer
The South Bend police officer helped serve customers and made a 100% donation match for each sale
Community members want to know why a driver who plowed through a crowd hasn’t been arrested
The flags were originally purchased and flown on the firetrucks to show support for a fallen police officer
As communities ask for greater transparency about those who protect and serve them, the PIO has become critical in addressing those demands
While no solution will likely attract everyone as signatories, any reform must be credible and impactful to succeed
Misguided attempts to reposition the duties of police PIOs to non-law enforcement folks will end in failure
A survey of more than 200 Illinois agencies found that the pandemic had impacted police training, officer safety and community outreach
“This is about having fun and just reaching our kids, reaching the community with a positive message,” said Sgt. Jason Bain
St. Petersburg fire union officials voiced concerns about the safety of firefighters and paramedics responding to some calls without police protection
Discussions between the Illinois NAACP and Illinois police chiefs identified common ground between local LE and the communities they serve
Sound planning that outlines a response strategy, coupled with rules of engagement and quality less-lethal training, will enhance an agency’s response
Law enforcement must move from box-checking to strategic thinking when it comes to communicating with the community
Use this one-stop resource to detail your agency’s processes, programs, policies and philosophies
Superintendent David Brown said the specialized unit, announced last week, would respond to flare-ups and perform service work in neighborhoods
An activist’s call for cops to live within the communities they police has received millions of views online
“We need to invest in community-based solutions that address underlying root issues,” Mayor Jenny Durkan said at a news conference
The protesters knocked repeatedly on the doors and windows of the precinct while others blocked the street out front
A Pew Research Center report spells out the huge educational task facing police leaders and advocates
The city will increase the number of police on more than 20 streets and city housing projects and organize ‘neighborhood walks’ with community leaders
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