Community Relations
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Jasur Talipov’s experiences at a police substation inspired him to start a podcast that challenges negative perceptions of law enforcement through thoughtful discussions
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Seek the support of your community and its leaders to build a successful explorer program that strengthens community ties and improves recruitment
Public safety agencies should continue to establish social media pages as long as they are properly labeled, post applicable restrictions and are neutrally applied
The assignment was distributed to first graders at a pre-K school in Pittsburgh
Video shows a crowd gathering to hear the surprise collaboration
Training standards could protect officers by setting clear expectations for performance, while increasing consistency of LE interactions with youth
“It’s the evolution of our Crime Stoppers unit, moving into the 21st century,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea said
Using the documentary “Charm City” to teach Baltimore police recruits
Concerned about a spike in young people using meth or other illegal drugs, residents have vowed to confront suspected dealers en masse
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
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