For the past few months, the agency has partnered with Montana-based Police Smart Card on a first-of-its-kind pilot to replace police officers’ business cards with fully featured smart cards.
June 8, 2022
Citizens can use a star-based system to rate officers on their communication, listening skills and fairness. The responses are anonymous and can be completed any time after the interaction to encourage people to give honest assessments.
June 3, 2022
"They need to see and have a consistent observation that the police are good at really, really, young ages because your imprinting years are from 0 to 8. So, if they have all of these positive experiences with us, that is going to stay with them the rest of their lives,” Chief Tom Wetzel says.
April 27, 2022
Lt. Brian Corletto, of the Whittier (CA) Police Department, is leading his department’s efforts to educate the community about individuals on the autism spectrum as Autism Acceptance Month is observed across the nation during April. The veteran officer of 16 years understands the need to create understanding and acceptance not just as a first responder but also as a parent.
April 18, 2022
“The focus of our department is to help our youth make better decisions before they reach a point of no return,” Clarksville Police Chief David Crockarell says.
April 5, 2022
The Trooper Tamar Bucci Unity Basketball League (UBL) for Girls compliments ongoing UBL divisions in Brockton, Fall River, Chicopee, Worcester, and Boston.
April 1, 2022
"We have to address this now with a sense of urgency, which is why I was so heartened to see the recent comments by New York City Mayor and former police captain Eric Adams calling for a return to “broken windows” policing," FOP President Patrick Yoes said.
March 29, 2022
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Never forget why you do this job, but most importantly, never forget who is watching.”
February 16, 2022
Nearly two feet of snow had fallen in the village and Ray Hicks needed to clear a path in front of his home. However, officers from the Merrionette Park Police Department soon arrived to take care of the cold task.
February 3, 2022
There was no report of severe weather in the area and the Emergency Alert System is functioning correctly. KPD apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the alarm.
January 7, 2022
Accreditation is the foundation of professionalism. You build on it with high-quality policies, effective communication, and transparency with the community.
January 5, 2022
The moderator asked the chiefs if their greatest technology challenge was: interoperability, obsolescence, or the cost of acquiring technology.
November 10, 2021
Carfax for Police, which offers a suite of no-cost, law enforcement-only investigative tools to law enforcement agencies, announced the contribution as part of its mission to keep communities safer. The contribution marks growth in the organizations’ continued partnership, first established in August of 2020.
October 7, 2021
The love and grace and kindness and compassion shown by police and citizens in the wake of natural disasters is a heartwarming reminder that the best in people is frequently found in the worst of times.
September 3, 2021
Cpl. Eric O’Neal is a K-9 unit officer with the Detroit Police Department but recently he was in the right place at the right time to help a young man with his tie.
September 1, 2021
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