Public Perception

Why every police leader should read the 'Renewed Call to Action' report

A reboot has been issued by former members of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, convened by President Obama in 2014

N.Y. PD replaces tickets with vouchers to help re-engage with community during tough times

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"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

These newly updated earpieces deliver clearer sound with less maintenance

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Ear Phone Connection

Officers can enjoy comfort and convenience no matter their environment

Fla. officer arrested for stealing, using dead person's credit card after responding to 911 call

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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"

LASD sheriff asks for 1,100 deputies, more academy classes from county's $43B budget

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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

Watch: Okla. police captain drives cruiser head-on into pursuit suspect to protect festival crowd

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Sallisaw officers were the “last line of defense” before the suspect’s vehicle would have entered the area, causing potential “massive casualties”

TSA K-9 handler relieved of duties after viral video shows aggressive behavior toward dog

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Video of an explosive detection K-9 being handled aggressively inside a Detroit Metropolitan Airport terminal caused outrage on the TSA's Twitter account

Safety questioned after bystander records N.Y. officers asleep on-duty in early-morning hours

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Video of Long Island police officers asleep highlights concern over officer and citizen safety

Do your residents have a say in who's hired as police chief?

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A California city launched a community survey to give police leaders insight into which qualities mattered most in their next police chief hire

Calif. PDs join agencies across 17 states issuing vehicle repair vouchers instead of citations

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San Diego, Chula Vista and National City police join over 140 departments in the "Lights On!" program

Why every police department should invite community members to participate in training simulations

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“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.”

Should law enforcement keep enforcing traffic laws?

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A majority of respondents to a recent survey support revising laws to remove the authority of police over minor violations that now are grounds for a vehicle stop

Law enforcement and social media: Strengthening the bond

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Younger officers can help departments improve their online profiles and better connect with their communities

How engagement drives successful community-centered policing and builds public trust

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The cycle of listening to residents, acting on their feedback and communicating results back to the community will continually increase trust over time

Stopped for a busted taillight? Instead of a ticket, Baton Rouge PD is helping drivers fix it

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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