Community Relations
Leadership plays a critical role at every stage of civil unrest preparedness — from planning to execution and recovery
With young talent at the wheel, the possibilities are endless
Now more than ever, police officers need to see their work recognized and appreciated
The online tool allows people to report violations such as speeding, racing and reckless driving by filling out a survey rather than calling 911
The 31st annual LVMPD K-9 Trials provides a great opportunity for agencies to showcase their K-9 teams to the community
The Law Enforcement Club at a high school introduces students to investigative methods and a career in law enforcement
San Diego, Chula Vista and National City police join over 140 departments in the “Lights On!” program
The BlueBridge Alliance Program puts prepaid debit cards directly in the hands of officers to help people they encounter who are struggling
“This first-hand experience is intended to give the participants information so they can formulate an opinion of law enforcement action based on their own opinion and not the perception or beliefs of others.”
Younger officers can help departments improve their online profiles and better connect with their communities
Even with a part-time PIO, there are steps you can take to get your messages seen online
Nearly 80% of respondents in the election season poll stated they lack confidence in the current council’s approach to improving public safety
If the first time you meet your community is after a tragedy, it’s too late. Your job is to know your community before you need to know them
Staff Inspector Ernest Ransom says his job is to ensure the supervisors are doing their jobs and that they’re held accountable
The cycle of listening to residents, acting on their feedback and communicating results back to the community will continually increase trust over time
If a driver is pulled over for faulty equipment, then officers issue them a voucher good at specific service stations to redeem for up to $250 to get it fixed
Julie Parker speaks with Deputy Chief Chris Covelli of the Lake County (Ill.) Sheriff’s Office about the media response to the shooting that left 7 dead and 30 wounded
The Willard Police Department offers a template for community outreach and engagement
Police leaders must use data to improve public safety, officer well-being and perceptions of police legitimacy
The Oceanside Police Department implemented the system to inform the community about police response to calls for service
“We can make a huge change on scene if we just spend 120 seconds with a community member.”
The new policy is a specific recommendation of a 200-page Transparency Matters report on the Colorado Springs PD’s use of force
City of Doral Police Officer Kelsey Lopez lends a helping hand
The department, sheriff’s office and state bureau of investigation have steadily released information about the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols as the community and nation braces for the release of bodycam video
Being the voice of your agency is an incredible challenge but one that you can use to build trust even through difficult times
Police leaders would be wise to cultivate the intrinsic skills and talents of their officers in purposeful ways to fortify meaningful connections with communities
The new additions are expected to make a difference in strengthening community relations
There are several ways to build police-community trust that have little to no impact on the fiscal budget
A police mission statement should establish, in the fewest words possible, the ultimate measure for every decision of the agency
The deputy does everything from delivering furniture to struggling families to fixing broken fences
See how law enforcement stepped up through acts of heroism to create some good this past year
Corporal Lance Thomas and his family lost their home and all of their belongings when a space heater overturned, causing a bed to catch fire
Former NOPD officer Daniel McCreary, who saved the 7-year-old’s life after the shooting, helped fly her and her family out to a “Shop with a Cop Event”
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