Tag: Community Relations: Page 15

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Diverse Kansas Citizens Gather for Barbecue With Police

As much of the nation was reeling from yet another act of violence in Baton Rouge, LA, hundreds of Wichitans came out to a barbecue at McAdams Park with Wichita, KS, police officers instead of protesting. More Here.

July 18, 2016

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iHalt Campaign Works with Kids and First Responders to Promote Mutual Respect and Understanding

It was the evening news that led to the creation of the iHalt Movement. Working with children and law enforcement alike to create a trusting and respectful relationship between the two could prevent future crimes, founder Judy Williams believed.

July 6, 2016

Vehicle Ops

California Police Departments Display Helicopters at American Heroes Air Show

The American Heroes Air Show is an opportunity for individuals in the public safety sectors to mingle with the local community. More than 30 federal, state, regional, and local organizations attended the event on Saturday Southern California.

June 28, 2016

Vehicle Ops

NYPD Unveils "Gay Pride" Patrol SUV

The SUV was apparently painted for the city’s gay pride parade Sunday in Manhattan and carries a message of support for Orlando.

June 23, 2016

Vehicle Ops

Helinet Aviation to Show Helicopters at American Heroes Air Show in California

The American Heroes Air Show is a helicopter-only, admission-free aviation event designed to demonstrate to the public, media, and community officials the vital and diverse roles of rotary aviation. Helinet will be displaying two of its helicopters.

June 16, 2016

Patrol

Video: California Officer Teaches Hopscotch to Homeless Girl

While his partner talked with the mother to help get them housing arrangements, Officer Zach Pricer decided to distract the girl from the "adult people problem" with a game of hopscotch, or as he likes to call it, "copscotch."

April 4, 2016

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Florida Bomb Squad Builds Beeping Easter Eggs for Blind Children to Hunt

The Tampa Bay Area Regional Bomb Squad built special Easter eggs so that local children who are blind or visually impaired could enjoy an Easter egg hunt this weekend.

March 28, 2016

Training

NYPD Hires Controversial Former Denver Officer to Head Training

A former Denver officer who has devoted her career to fostering stronger ties between police and minority communities will head up training for the NYPD, becoming the first black woman in that role in decades, officials said.

March 28, 2016

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U.S. Attorney in Boston Creates a Civil Rights Unit

The U.S. attorney's office in Boston announced the formation of a civil rights unit that will investigate and address civil rights violations at local police departments and other government and community agencies.

February 18, 2016

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Federal Anti-Terror Programs Stoke Community Interest and Criticism

A trio of federal pilot projects aimed at thwarting violent extremism are off to a tentative start. Minneapolis, Boston, and Los Angeles, all chosen to host the Department of Justice anti-terror initiative, are taking different approaches, but all three are facing common hurdles.

February 9, 2016

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San Francisco Police Asked to Take Pledge to Report Intolerance by Fellow Officers

San Francisco police officers are being asked to combat racism in the ranks and take a pledge to turn in colleagues displaying intolerant behavior, such as slurs and jokes targeting people of color, gays and women.

February 1, 2016

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Shaquille O'Neal Backs Up Florida Officers in Basketball Game with Local Kids

Retired NBA star Shaquille O'Neal made a special trip to Gainesville, FL, to play basketball with a group of kids, more than a week after someone called police to complain they were playing too loudly in the street.

January 25, 2016