Community Relations
Equipping officers with sensory kits enhances preparedness, improves outcomes and fosters safer, more compassionate interactions
Since 2022, the reality TV docuseries has provided an unfiltered look at law enforcement in action, offering transparency, boosting community trust and even helping agencies attract recruits
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
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
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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
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
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