Public Perception
“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
“We serve at the public’s discretion and should partner with them to understand what the public’s priorities are,” Chief JD Younger said
“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!!”
Six masked vandals smashed up a coffee shop about 3 a.m. Wednesday in apparent retaliation for the planned event
Football team players are not allowed to carry the flag during games any longer due to “divisive controversy”
If confirmed, Brian O’Hara will take over a department some city leaders and community members had sought to abolish in recent years
The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public
Donna Brown’s books aim to create a positive perception of law enforcement and highlight the heroism of our nation’s officers
Strong branding establishes a law enforcement agency as a credible and trustworthy source of information
Now more than ever, law enforcement agencies across the country are searching for ways to pull back the curtain on their day-to-day operations
People have formed an unfavorable opinion of our profession and it has become acceptable to harm and disparage those in law enforcement
High-tech simulators allow for the interleaving of skills while providing stress inoculation
Such reporting would show how often officers face resistance and the lengths they go through to avoid using force
New program airing on REELZ will follow format of former A&E television series ‘LIVE PD’
The ninth season of “What Made America Great” opens with host Brian Kilmeade visiting officers in his hometown in Long Island
Customer satisfaction scores increased from 43% to 84%, and body cameras tagged 1,600 positive interactions between LE and the community
The factors influencing public perception of police services are much bigger than officers on patrol can control
Law enforcement agencies focus on service and protection, but customer service is equally important
The department’s civilian employee duo strives to continually develop and build relationships to maintain trust – and have a little fun in the process
“The SLB is all about having officers who understand and mirror the communities that they serve.”
A well-written news release should look, feel and read like a news article
Even cops don’t seem to want their children getting into the profession
A new program can help agencies gather real-time feedback about individual officer interactions with the citizenry
Law enforcement agency becomes first nationwide to make peace officer promise
Policing is essential for community safety, but what does the future hold for law enforcement?
How education and effective communication can improve both officer and community safety
Our society cannot expect any reasonable person to put their life on the line without significant guarantees in terms of their compensation, benefits, personal liability and physical well-being
Nurturing positive community relationships is an integral part of maintaining a positive trajectory for police morale, enthusiasm and commitment
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