Public Perception

“Progressive” police reform

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Understanding the progressive reform agenda starts by understanding the language

New data gives hope for informed reform

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A foundation of data is essential in conversations from the squad room to the halls of legislative bodies

There’s no room for your optics to have a bad day

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Trijicon

Trijicon’s illuminated reticles provide a brilliant aiming point in any lighting situation, day or night

Analysis: Playing music not advised while being recorded

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The tactic of a cop playing music while a member of the public is recording them to prevent the dissemination of the material online does not pass the “smell test”

State your case: Should the thin blue line flag be banned from police departments?

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Following community criticism, two police chiefs recently announced they would be removing thin blue line imagery from display in their agencies

How a community care program provides both help and hope

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A community care fund equips officers to meet the immediate, emergent needs of the citizens they serve

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

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