Community Relations
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Respondents to Police1’s “What Cops Want” survey cite media portrayal and political rhetoric as key drivers of hostility. Here are four strategies to help agencies push back and rebuild trust
Designed for accessibility and calm, a sensory-friendly open house shows your department is ready to meet every community member where they are
“If I have cancer and I can do it, then so can he,” said Springboro Police Department Officer Megan Graham, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2024
Students signed numbers through 10 and cycled through dozens of words police could use while they’re on duty, including license, car, stop, wait, lost, water, food and family
Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall’s team is drawing from European models to train officers in non-confrontational crowd management
Event aims to professionalize community engagement as a key component of public safety
The new 10-officer unit will patrol the area on foot, bicycles and motorcycles; the city’s four-person mounted horse patrol unit will also be dedicated to the area
When emotional investment isn’t possible, projecting trust and respect through sincere communication can be the key to safer, more effective outcomes
There were 71 homicides in Macon-Bibb County in 2022, 40 in 2023 and 39 in 2024, Mayor Lester Miller said
The Greensboro PD is launching a community engagement model inspired by Omaha 360, a City of Omaha program that allows citizens to give input on police activity
The Cool Kids Committee and the Cobb County PD accepted gently-used prom dresses, high heels and jewelry, which will be available to local teens for free
Since 2022, the reality TV docuseries has provided an unfiltered look at law enforcement in action, offering transparency, boosting community trust and even helping agencies attract recruits
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
Creative, engaging content — like a mischievous holiday elf — can strengthen community connections and ensure critical messages reach the public when it matters most
“Having Chase and Max…allows us to support mental health and well-being in a unique way,” said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Officer Curtis Schwartzkopf
While officers and law enforcement supporters have embraced the image as a source of pride, others see the blue line flag as a banner of defiance
Put those policies out there and make them easy to access; we really have nothing to hide
From dispatch and investigations to community outreach and emergency management, campus police agencies offer diverse roles in a “city within a city”
The program aims to spare minors the trauma of an arrest for offenses that would have almost certainly been funneled into a diversion program later on in the court process
Ceasefire involves negotiating de-escalations between people at highest risk of shooting each other, an effort to interrupt cycles of violence by discouraging retaliations
This is a day to show the men and women in blue how much we value them, their service and protection of our communities
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Det. Joseph Ayala, president of the NYPD Hispanic Society, said the agency has worked toward “creating a more representative force [to] reflect the...communities they serve”
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
International speaker Dwayne Bryant highlights how education, respect and communication can transform traffic stops and rebuild trust between law enforcement and the community
Discover how the Seaside Police Department revamped its gloomy basement office into a welcoming space — and how it’s made a difference for the community and staff alike
Leadership plays a critical role at every stage of civil unrest preparedness — from planning to execution and recovery
With young talent at the wheel, the possibilities are endless
The outcome of the 2024 election could significantly affect crime laws, immigration policies and public safety reforms, all of which have direct implications for law enforcement
“Our first responders are everyday heroes, and we are so grateful for their service,” President Joe Biden said
The Trauma Intervention Program is staffed by specially trained volunteers who assist first responders, bridging the gap between trauma victims and law enforcement
As agencies face staffing shortages and increased workloads, AI-powered solutions are revolutionizing non-emergency call handling, reducing wait times and improving community engagement
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