Public Outreach

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tustin Police Department kept the lines of communication open in their community by using Zoom to host virtual meetings

When those creating policies hear from those most affected – the officers who are bound by the policy and the public – it has a profound and productive effect

A new report highlights many examples of positive community-police engagement from 58 police foundations

Roswell police officers and students from the local football team met to discuss what officers are looking for in a traffic stop

LE must educate stakeholders as to how the profession is using technologies to fight crime successfully and doing so responsibly

It is important agencies get ahead of the game by bringing their community into policy-making discussions before AI technology is deployed

The clarity, consistency and credibility of internal messaging was particularly important during this event

While preliminary data shows no significant change in overdose numbers, one agency describes how stay-at-home orders have impacted overdose locations and outreach efforts

Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time

Learn how COVID-19 has impacted law enforcement and corrections personnel and how public safety has adjusted its response

Members of CAHOOTS are sent when 911 dispatchers recognize the person in crisis may respond better to a civilian than police

“It’s the evolution of our Crime Stoppers unit, moving into the 21st century,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea said

The Vitals app and Bluetooth beacon share critical, user-specific information to guide first responders in interactions with vulnerable persons

Helping your community understand how unmanned aerial systems can improve public safety is key to overcoming public resistance