Community Relations
Clarifying the source of common myths and misconception and recognizing our bias is the first step to building bridges and maintaining partnerships
Chief Philip Lukens has a simple goal: Allow computers to do computer work and humans to do human work
Discussion, not diversion: A police leader’s guide to combatting the proliferation of ‘whataboutism’
It’s a rhetorical distraction that prevents making progress on key public safety challenges
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
The Stevens Plantation Residential Owner’s Association said the signs are not in compliance with the community’s governing documents
The Fall River PD decided to help after learning the little league team r lost its equipment during the storm
The parties agreed to sign a pledge to improve community-police relations and advocate for the ban of “bump stocks” and other “common sense” gun legislation
The young girl decided to donate the money from her piggy bank after officers helped her check for monsters at her house
These days, it’s not enough to just have a social media presence – the public expects much more than the basics
“The Law and Your Community” is an interactive training program designed to strengthen the relationship between cops and kids
How you approach the release of BWC video could mean the difference between driving the narrative and trying to catch up
Police departments should integrate digital tools like video clips, digital marketing and social media to build their brand
Video simulators can allow agencies to shoot video of hot spots in their jurisdictions in order to replicate conditions officers may actually face
New research involving body camera footage explores situational and dynamic factors associated with decision-making and efficacy of police training
The shared effort keeps local buyers and sellers safe
Police1 looked at Google Trends data to discover which opioids are most often researched.
How statistics on gun ownership, police presence and mental illness providers correlate to the total number of gun deaths in the nation
The transformation of the prosecutor’s traditional role and the collaboration with police has special significance in Milwaukee
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