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.
Each year on January 9, communities across the United States take time to recognize the men and women who keep our neighborhoods safe. Here’s how you can participate
Equipping officers with sensory kits enhances preparedness, improves outcomes and fosters safer, more compassionate interactions
A driver’s attitude and history can influence the decision to issue a traffic ticket as much as traffic conditions and the infraction itself
DJ, who has battled cancer since 2018, was sworn into more than 200 law enforcement agencies during a single ceremony in Berkeley, Missouri
The new tools are designed to give officers more hands-free capabilities and access to community-contributed video evidence
“Big love and thanks to … [WWE Global Ambassador Titus O’Neil] and Sheriff [Chad Chronister] for the honor and for everything you do for this community,” Bautista said
The Southlake Police Department’s witty traffic campaign, featuring “Poe Poe on Muh Window,” has racked up over a million views
“If I have cancer and I can do it, then so can he,” said Springboro Police Department Officer Megan Graham, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2024
The stands are accessible 24/7 and are designed to reduce stigma around obtaining and using Narcan
Students signed numbers through 10 and cycled through dozens of words police could use while they’re on duty, including license, car, stop, wait, lost, water, food and family
Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall’s team is drawing from European models to train officers in non-confrontational crowd management
The new 10-officer unit will patrol the area on foot, bicycles and motorcycles; the city’s four-person mounted horse patrol unit will also be dedicated to the area
From a new roller skate unit to “free” helicopter rides to jail, law enforcement used satire to connect with their communities
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
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
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
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