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• A letter to the American public: Thank an officer on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

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  This is a day to show the men and women in blue how much we value them, their service and protection of our communities

• Critical incident videos improve police transparency, community engagement

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  The goal of these videos is to provide the media and community with a view of as many relevant facts as possible

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  How the third largest sheriff’s department in the nation cut its background investigation time in half – without sacrificing quality

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  The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department adopted eSOPH to increase speed, access and the amount of information they are able to collect for each applicant for a more thorough profile

• Prioritizing community engagement in 2021

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  LE leaders share advice and top tips for better police-community relations in the New Year

• 21 on 2021: A police leadership playbook

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  Strategies for success in 21 key areas of policing

• An arrest from 30 years ago is a reminder that there are many positive impacts of policing

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  Many of us in law enforcement never get feedback from those we serve or arrest – which makes it more impactful when we do

• A letter to the American public: Is 'hero' too strong a word?

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  If you think so, you are out of your mind

• 10 must-listen-to Policing Matters podcasts of 2020

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  From mixed martial arts to sleep deprivation, here are some of the most popular Policing Matters podcasts of the year

• 'We're all in this together': How an officer's message of unity went viral during the darkest days of civil unrest

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  LASD officers Brian Hill and Garrett Rifkin were exhausted after working for hours; a photo of the two went viral for reasons beyond their chosen profession

• State your case: Do we need traffic cops?

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  Both academics and cities are advocating for decoupling traffic enforcement from the police — our experts debate the pros and cons

• The rarity of deadly force

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  The true, but largely untold, story of police forgoing deadly force

• State your case: Should the public have a say in selecting a police chief?

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  Promoting internal candidates to police leadership positions with no external input is causing concern in some communities

• Video is a critical part of community policing

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  It is our job, as public safety leaders, to tell the stories of police officers in a way that is engaging, sincere and informative

• ‘I am Lauderhill’ campaign fosters connections between cops and communities

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  The email and social media campaign also allow Lauderhill PD to share success stories about cases closed

• How to take a values-based approach to policing

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  By emphasizing your department's beliefs and demonstrating them on every contact, officers' efforts will be recognized in your community

• 'Walk a mile in my shoes': Building empathy between cops and communities

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  Helping officers protect, serve and understand is the goal of the Irondale Ensemble Project's theatrical program

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