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Your guide to community-centered policing through engaging residents, staff retention and data-informed decision-making
The department’s new three-wheel Polaris Slingshot will be used in community outreach efforts
Research shows that to reduce gang-related homicides, law enforcement, social services and the community must work together
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A passionate foot patrol officer can impact a beat positively by improving the public perception of an agency
Cops will only be treated with respect by their communities if officers extend that same courtesy
On the morning my wife’s uncle died, I can’t recall what the police officers told me about what had happened, but I do remember how the officers made me feel
A South Carolina officer gave a big surprise to a boy whose Michael Jackson moves were captured on video
Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team aims to educate the public about the epidemic of elderly abuse in America
After the family’s card was declined, the officer said the look on one of the children’s faces caught his attention
Boynton Beach Police Department officers attended a high school prom as the dates of several special needs students
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“The museum includes very honest, and poignant stories of the role that policing played in some of the historical injustices in our country,” the chief said
A Pennsylvania officer is crediting a sharp and curious 2-year-old boy for helping him save an overdose victim’s life
When an 8-year-old boy ran into a busy street, Officer Donald Mason stepped in
To avoid becoming a YouTube star, police officers should aim to be as boring as possible when a member of the public is recording them
Helping your community understand how unmanned aerial systems can improve public safety is key to overcoming public resistance
While drone technology can provide immeasurable benefits, it has the potential to drive a wedge between police and the community
A spokeswoman from McDonald’s corporate called the employee’s behavior “unacceptable”
A Nebraska officer will be able to fulfill her dream of finishing her college education after appearing on The Ellen Degeneres Show
The reforms were recommended by federal officials after the DOJ’s decision to scale back a program that helped departments improve community relations
Assistant Chief David Nisleit said he will focus on solving the PD’s chronic shortage of officers and boosting community policing to soften racial tensions
For one Massachusetts officer, being a cop means helping others, whether he is on or off duty
When a homeless man couldn’t get his wheelchair to open, a Miami officer opened her own wallet to help solve his problem
Fort Collins Police Services is part of a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award-winning city with collaborative leadership centered on citizen involvement
Officer Danny McWilliams gifted a therapy dog to the family of Officer Matt Edwards, who died after being shot six times
What can sometimes get lost in the countless moments of bravery are the numerous small acts of kindness cops do every day
Officer Jamie Brantley’s supervisors said the LEO “instilled a glimmer of hope” in someone who made a desperate call for help
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