Community Relations
Creative, engaging content — like a mischievous holiday elf — can strengthen community connections and ensure critical messages reach the public when it matters most
While officers and law enforcement supporters have embraced the image as a source of pride, others see the blue line flag as a banner of defiance
This is a day to show the men and women in blue how much we value them, their service and protection of our communities
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”
Pittsburgh police will work with the ROOTS team to provide assistance for those experiencing substance abuse issues, mental illness and homelessness
“To see those children’s reaction, that makes everything worthwhile,” said one officer after helping replace the stolen Christmas gifts
Community members receive a link to a survey that asks questions like “Did the officer treat you with respect?” and “Did you receive the services you needed?”
During her stops at various PDs, Sophia Richards gave cards to officers that said, “Be strong and courageous for the Lord will be with you wherever you go”
The teen, who suffered burns to 80% of his body during a fire, got to experience being an officer while inspiring Houston PD members along the way
“Users have commented and noticed an increase in scammers and catfishers preying on commenters,” the department said
A report found 30% of PDs created programs that either paired specialists — like paramedics or therapists — with police or sent them to incidents in lieu of LEOs
We need a continuous focus on strong recruitment and retention techniques, along with improvements to community relations
A spate of recent kudos has shined a spotlight on the efforts of LEOs to serve their community
Therapy dog Tucker assists the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Police and Security Services in interacting with students
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