Community Relations
Transparency builds the public support decision-makers need to confidently fund your Drone as First Responder program
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
Follow these steps to share your public safety agency’s success stories, accomplishments and challenges with your community all year round
There is nothing more effective for building trust than personal, positive contacts between the police and those they protect and serve
Discover insights from a comprehensive study on proactive community interactions and practical strategies for building trust between law enforcement and communities
“We know [Officer Mohamed Said] was with us when those bikes were presented to the family because that’s what he would have done,” MSP Second District stated
As parents are going through the Hampden County jail’s rehabilitation programs, the camp helps the children who are the unintended victims, the mayor said
“There are a lot of hearts here connected to him,” Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman said. “He will always be a part of the sheriff family”
The Lowell Police Department program, funded by a community safety grant, is intended to honor Officer Enmanuel Familia, who died while saving drowning children
Training members of the public in de-escalation techniques could decrease the risk to officers, the public and individuals in crisis
The humble and ubiquitous billboard has helped the Plano Police Department attract hundreds of applicants
Jasur Talipov turned his volunteer experience at a police department into “Trust the Badge,” a nonprofit and podcast that challenges negative perceptions of law enforcement
Recent polls on policing show rising trust in law enforcement, with a 75% favorable rating; equal treatment remains a top priority
The next time you don the uniform, picture yourself on a billboard for all to see; ask yourself: how can I be the agency poster child today?
Americans’ confidence in police reached 51%, marking the largest year-over-year change in public perceptions among the 17 institutions measured, Gallup says
Tyrone Dennis started the organization Clippers and Cops, which allows teens to interact with officers in a comfortable setting, after serving in Atlanta’s gang unit for 10 years
California agencies are improving transparency, communication, and service within their communities through automated response and case updates over text and email
“My mission is to break that stigma (and) tell these officers [to] take a step back and realize, ‘Hey, there may be something else going on here,’” said advocate Alex Mann
“It’s giving them a glimpse of why we do what we do, but then we let them do some hands-on stuff to understand how we do it,” MCSO spokesman Mike Swafford stated
Director of Communications Gilbert Gallegos says fast responses and consistency are priorities crucial for building trust with community members and the media
Discover how Chief Christopher Cook utilizes storytelling to connect with both his officers and the community, creating a cohesive and transparent law enforcement environment
The partnership will help connect departments with qualified candidates, leveraging the high-energy world of motorsports to drive awareness
Rick Gilbert, Milton Hershey School senior director of campus safety, shares his strategy
Discover how the National Police Athletic League (PAL) is building trust between officers and young people, fostering positive relationships and providing life skills
A common complaint officers hear from citizens is, ‘What took you so long?’
School’s curriculum, internship program prepared teen to properly react in critical moment
The Newport News PD’s “Running Code” podcast has become a valuable tool for community engagement and recruitment
The Detroit Police Department demonstrated its dedication through active participation in the Motor City Pride Festival
“Our city was united in getting justice for the victim and her family,” said NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban
The “cruiser” was equipped with lights and sirens, allowing the “deputized junior police operators” to “go on patrol”
Officials called for community members to support the family of the veteran Hatboro police officer
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