Public Perception
Always be prepared for questions about your agency’s traffic stop responses, policy and patrol officer training
“If I can help one person, then I have accomplished my mission.”
The discourse surrounding the crisis in police staffing has omitted an unsettling emergent pattern: the steady erosion of democratic protection through the privatization of safety
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”
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
Sallisaw officers were the “last line of defense” before the suspect’s vehicle would have entered the area, causing potential “massive casualties”
Video of an explosive detection K-9 being handled aggressively inside a Detroit Metropolitan Airport terminal caused outrage on the TSA’s Twitter account
Video of Long Island police officers asleep highlights concern over officer and citizen safety
A California city launched a community survey to give police leaders insight into which qualities mattered most in their next police chief hire
San Diego, Chula Vista and National City police join over 140 departments in the “Lights On!” program
“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.”
Younger officers can help departments improve their online profiles and better connect with their communities
The cycle of listening to residents, acting on their feedback and communicating results back to the community will continually increase trust over time
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
Many agencies have dropped degree requirements in recent years because of recruitment difficulties
“We can make a huge change on scene if we just spend 120 seconds with a community member.”
To demean policing rather than precisely identify its failures and limitations serves only to undermine progress
Being the voice of your agency is an incredible challenge but one that you can use to build trust even through difficult times
Police leaders would be wise to cultivate the intrinsic skills and talents of their officers in purposeful ways to fortify meaningful connections with communities
There are several ways to build police-community trust that have little to no impact on the fiscal budget
A police mission statement should establish, in the fewest words possible, the ultimate measure for every decision of the agency
“When someone does a good job, the officers don’t typically come forward, but other officers will say ‘Hey, why don’t you look at this person’s body camera, they did a really good job’”
Community members receive a link to a survey that asks questions like “Did the officer treat you with respect?” and “Did you receive the services you needed?”
“Users have commented and noticed an increase in scammers and catfishers preying on commenters,” the department said
No matter how popular or viral your video or photo gets, if it doesn’t brand your department or send the message you intend to relay, it is a failure
A spate of recent kudos has shined a spotlight on the efforts of LEOs to serve their community
Today, more than ever, every public safety agency must strive to be the trusted source of legitimate, truthful and timely information
The flag was said to cause “divisiveness” and players were told it should not be flown back in September
Follow these steps to share your public safety agency’s success stories, accomplishments and challenges with your community all year round
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
“A lot of the officers wanted to have beards, and as an administrator, I’m just trying to change with the times,” said New Ulm Police Chief Dave Borchert
Even more say they don’t feel safe walking around downtown Portland at night
Parents and students wore shirts featuring a “Thin Blue Line” flag, with the words “THE BLUE HAD OUR BACKS NOW WE BACK YOURS!!”
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