Community Relations
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What began as a civilian’s effort to support police during 2020’s civil unrest has grown into a powerful platform for officer storytelling
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Learn how Chicago PD is using mobile in-car technology to meet the demands of modern policing
“Our goal is to prompt critical thinking skills, promote academic excellence and reduce the high risk of incarceration and homicides among young African American males,” said Oakland Police Sgt. Robert Smith, who serves as Ok Program’s COO
Christopher Burbank worked as a Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputy for two days before he resigned due to the “negative community response and death threats”
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Take a look at the pranks and fakeouts police departments posted on April Fools’ Day this year
The event honors the bond and skills of K-9 units, highlighting their crucial role in public safety and fostering deeper connections between police and the community
Engines roared and turns got tighter as law enforcement and civilian motorcycle riders maneuvered their 1000cc bikes on challenging courses at Palm Beach State College
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The tournament organizer stated he wanted the officers there to “break down barriers” and help students build strong relationships with them
The request comes after the department posted a photo of suspects with their faces hidden by the yellow heads, writing that they did so to comply with a new state law
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban agreed that NYPD officers must ensure that social media posts are accurate after a patrol chief misidentified a judge in a post on X
A California state law that went into effect on Jan. 1 restricts when law enforcement agencies can post mug shots online
Inviting community stakeholders to experience virtual reality training can change the conversation
Camilla Dzikowski beat out hundreds of other students by explaining how cool it would be to become a police officer
“In law enforcement, we have a lot of things...we have to respond to,’’ Lt. Mike House said. “And we do what we have to do. This was really no different. Somebody needed something to live, and I was very lucky to be able to help”
“People have felt easier to approach us because we’re very readily accessible to them,” San Luis Obispo Police Department Community Service Officer Samantha Corsaw said
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office stated that Sheriff Marcos López accidentally included an investigative photo in an Instagram post about an event and apologized for “any confusion or disturbance this may have caused”
A 10-step response strategy for public information officers when faced with a viral news story
How law enforcement agencies from California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Alaska are joining forces to address critical public safety issues and advocate for meaningful legislative reform
Tune in for tomorrow’s all-new episode, where host Jim Dudley talks with Brian Marvel about the formation of the West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition
Cruising is now legal in California, and to show signs of solidarity within the communities, Oceanside and San Diego police departments are rolling out their lowriders
Through a fellowship model, New Blue seeks to create a network of police officers committed to bringing about change within their departments
Jonathan Wender, Ph.D., discusses the impact of TrustStat AI on police work and community interactions
“The Project Guardian program allows the families of persons with special needs to register their loved ones and provide detailed information and photos to assist the police before contact is initiated,” SRO Alex Zesati said
The idea is to boost resources for violence prevention programs, which have been overwhelmed in some cities
After a panel discussion on criminal justice, sports and pursuing dreams, students were given the opportunity to talk with officers in small groups
“One of my supervisors didn’t realize that there were as many deaf people in the county until I worked here,” Deputy Preston Kite said. “He’s surprised by the amount of times I’m called out somewhere”
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