Community Relations
A 10-step response strategy for public information officers when faced with a viral news story
Through a fellowship model, New Blue seeks to create a network of police officers committed to bringing about change within their departments
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The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Unit frees up deputies from routine duties so they can handle more serious calls for service
It is imperative police executives recognize and mitigate the perils of 911-driven complaints that can entangle their officers in the biases of others
Civilians need to understand that these are thinly veiled attacks on law and order, not playful fun
This community engagement initiative focuses on line level cops building trust and solving problems
How to educate your local media and community members about police use of force before a controversial incident occurs
Partnering with local businesses and community stakeholders should be a key part of a police department’s crime reduction strategy
Police officers and deputies viewing themselves as ‘peace officers’ is consistent with the approach of training officers to be guardians of society
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department recently added the words PEACE OFFICER to its patrol vehicle fleet
Controversial use of force by an officer can cause significant issues for the officer’s safety, as well as their families, if the involved officer’s name is released prematurely
While research shows little correlation between faster arrival on scene and arrest rates, response time does play a big role in public satisfaction
There is great opportunity from understanding community concerns and becoming responsive to them, and great peril in ignoring those concerns
From deep dives on controversial topics to profiles of officers on the force, the LAPD harnesses the power of the podcast to connect with the public
Use virtual reality for stress inoculation, officer selection and evaluation, community outreach and more
Communities want compassionate cops who are also willing to run toward gunfire – could Jedi training be the answer?
Having an active presence on Reddit provides an opportunity to correct misinformation, manage your reputation and answer questions
Violence is not welcomed in Charlottesville,” the police chief said. “Intolerance is not welcomed in Charlottesville.”
The Vitals app and Bluetooth beacon share critical, user-specific information to guide first responders in interactions with vulnerable persons
After a disaster, first responders are always on the job, but it’s the second responders who can transform tragedy into triumph
Not only do immersive simulators deliver cutting-edge training to officers, they can also help educate communities about the realities of use of force
Kansas City hasn’t had rangers in its parks in about 30 years, but when kids get out of school next year, the city hopes to have six officers ready
The gift of 75 coats embossed with the Mt. Juliet police patch each included a $50 gift card just in time to keep officers on their beats warm for winter
As the officer finishes the song, the bystanders are heard applauding the officer, before he tells them all, “Thanks everyone. Have a good day!”
The council will review “whether this proposed legislation achieves both a fair labor contract for our police officers and the need to maintain police-reform gains,” according to an official
Instruction includes a 16-minute video showing possible scenarios on being pulled over
The officers saved some to eat and handed out the rest to the area’s homeless
The deputy noticed a foul taste and smelled bleach on his Taco Bell bag
The cars were spray painted with messages such as “F--- 911" and “Black power”
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