Public Perception

Use this process to better connect and engage with the communities you serve

Many cities are piloting programs that take police officers out of certain duties such as mental health response

These tips will help your department successfully conduct a community review board on police policy to build trust and enhance safety

Whatever term you use to describe the changes needed in policing, the goal is to improve it in ways that will benefit both communities and law enforcement

Implementing effective stakeholder communications is achievable by using the relevant resources and the correct planning

Small police departments that do not have the luxury of their own PIO can hold their own in the high-stakes public information arena

Identifying uninsured vehicles without direct interaction can eliminate negative associations with law enforcement

Responses from a Police1 survey of more than 1,000 LEOs should be a critical element of the national dialog concerning traffic stops

Agencies should be obsessed with informing their communities about who they are – caring professionals committed to protecting the public by doing the right things right

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

Proactive communications about policy changes demonstrates to your community that you are responsive to their concerns and continuously improving

How a transparency workshop provides Charlotte residents insight into the complexities of policing

From allowing the public to audit in-service training classes and participate on promotional panels, there are many ways to increase transparency and improve trust

Best practices for community communications around police policy