Community Policing
The Community Policing topic covers efforts by agencies and officers to partner with other branches of local government as well as non-governmental organizations to reduce crime and increase the quality of life for law-abiding citizens.
A driver’s attitude and history can influence the decision to issue a traffic ticket as much as traffic conditions and the infraction itself
Since 2022, the reality TV docuseries has provided an unfiltered look at law enforcement in action, offering transparency, boosting community trust and even helping agencies attract recruits
With a strategic mix of community policing, tech-driven investigations and a unified team approach, Omaha PD is solving homicides
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputy is expected to recover; the suspect was arrested following a manhunt
There were 71 homicides in Macon-Bibb County in 2022, 40 in 2023 and 39 in 2024, Mayor Lester Miller said
The Greensboro PD is launching a community engagement model inspired by Omaha 360, a City of Omaha program that allows citizens to give input on police activity
The Cool Kids Committee and the Cobb County PD accepted gently-used prom dresses, high heels and jewelry, which will be available to local teens for free
No scripts. No second takes. Just real cops doing the job. Show analyst Captain Tom Rizzo on the success of this reality TV show
Creative, engaging content — like a mischievous holiday elf — can strengthen community connections and ensure critical messages reach the public when it matters most
“Having Chase and Max…allows us to support mental health and well-being in a unique way,” said Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Officer Curtis Schwartzkopf
From Bloomington PD’s viral “ex-lover special” to witty police-themed valentines, PDs are using humor to engage communities this Valentine’s Day
While officers and law enforcement supporters have embraced the image as a source of pride, others see the blue line flag as a banner of defiance
Put those policies out there and make them easy to access; we really have nothing to hide
From dispatch and investigations to community outreach and emergency management, campus police agencies offer diverse roles in a “city within a city”
A winning image from the COPS Office’s photo contest shows an officer running with local youth, highlighting connection and trust through shared moments
Not all police patches are created equal — each one tells a story of a police department’s history and service
From innovative programs to groundbreaking legislation, these advocates exemplify what it means to “have the six” of officers and their communities
The honorees, including public figures, philanthropists, business leaders and legislators, stand behind law enforcement officers and help them succeed in their mission to protect their communities
The program aims to spare minors the trauma of an arrest for offenses that would have almost certainly been funneled into a diversion program later on in the court process
Ceasefire involves negotiating de-escalations between people at highest risk of shooting each other, an effort to interrupt cycles of violence by discouraging retaliations
Updated FBI data highlights crime trends in the U.S.
Investments in police recruitment, officer wellness and community safety programs have led to safer neighborhoods, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says
Homicides dropped 39% from 2023, with officials crediting partnerships, technology and neighborhood-focused policing
A look back at tragic incidents in the wake of the school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin
Thirty influential leaders recognized as “movers and shakers” for 2024
Six-year-old cancer survivor Quinn D’Amico-Valliere, who loves police officers, received a custom police uniform and a $5,000 donation from Cops for Kids with Cancer
“This is a job where you can do everything,” Naschke said. “I love coming to work every day,” Trooper Jessica Naschke said
This is a day to show the men and women in blue how much we value them, their service and protection of our communities
Many citizens might believe cops are all routine and robotic, but we really do have many human qualities
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