Community Relations
The mental discipline developed through chess can help officers remain calm and composed in high-stress situations
These events provide first responders with a unique opportunity to connect with their communities, promote safety and foster goodwill beyond emergency response
Discover how the Seaside Police Department revamped its gloomy basement office into a welcoming space — and how it’s made a difference for the community and staff alike
Photos, videos: Police departments around the U.S. rally to help Lahaina town decimated by wildfires
Striking photos show once-vibrant neighborhoods reduced to ash and rubble; see how PDs are helping those in their time of need
How one recruit revealed some wrong-headed thinking
“Community policing has been part of our philosophy. It’s not a program we do. It’s just been who we are,” Papillion’s mayor said
Police1 columnist Lindsey Bertomen meets some Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputies during this week’s National Night Out celebrations
“It helps me predict some of the concerns within our community if we hear the perspectives from our young people.”
Chief George Paugh discusses the importance of offering good technology and equipment for officers, and strengthening bonds with the community
With the immersive technologies becoming available, citizens can better understand what officers experience
The goal of this DOJ-sponsored project is to build a community of practice utilizing hope science to build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve
Author and NYPD Detective Investigator Adrian Goodwin has one goal: to foster a positive perception of police among the youngest members of the community
Deputy Patrick Neil Holtzclaw tragically lost the love of his life along with his son and daughter, both under 7 years old
The shifting perceptions of law enforcement in the US
“Operation Copsicle” was created to celebrate the outgoing class of fifth-graders transitioning into middle school with a sweet treat
With an assist from the star QB, Lexipol will offer an expanded video version of the landmark CYCLE course
For the Salisbury Police Department, community partnerships assist in the agency’s stratified policing model and increase overall citizen satisfaction
Complaints against our officers will never go away. However, don’t always perceive them negatively
The goal should be to end every traffic stop with the offending driver leaving the scene with a new perspective that makes them safer drivers
Commerce can’t thrive without law enforcement – here’s how you can improve the relationship
Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross said he hopes the vehicle will serve as a community engagement tool
A reboot has been issued by former members of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, convened by President Obama in 2014
“Do I put groceries on the table? Or do I spend $175 to get the equipment violation fixed?” Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra said describing what citizens sometimes face
Acting Chief Larry Scirotto will use an earlier staffing study to assess and possibly reallocate resources to impact OT and staffing shortages
The “Officer Ryan A. Hayworth Bridge” remembers the young officer on the job for only three months when a driver struck his cruiser ejecting him
St. Cloud Chief Douglas Goerke apologized to the victim’s family saying, “I have no tolerance for officers who harm our community or violate its trust”
Sheriff Robert Luna’s request, which was opposed by the ACLU, includes plans to purchase a jail management system and new TASERs for deputies on patrol
The Austin Police Association plans to take action against the city’s enforcement of “the illegal provisions”
The Task Force on 21st Century Policing’s new report looks at hiring, training and doing away with the military style of command-and-control management
Attendees learned about best and promising community outreach practices and resources that will help them excel in their roles
Students pointing guns at each other is added to the list of grievances against the Calhoun County sheriff
“I did as much as I could to prevent the cheese from sliding,” said delivery man Tyler Morrell after helping officers catch a suspect
“We can best honor Sean’s sacrifice and legacy by our care for one another and for the greater good in the world,” the Gannon family said
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