Tag: Community Relations: Page 2

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Dallas Police Provide New Shoes to More Than 500 Kids

"Building relationships within our community is a very important aspect of our job. Over the past six years, the Share the Shoes campaign has enabled us to bridge the gap and make a tighter bond and connection with the communities we serve,."

August 17, 2022

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MA Police Department Teaches Kids to Swim, Funded by Fallen Officer Memorial Organizations

"There are so many waterways in the Lowell area that kids and families have access to, but there aren't always lifeguards to protect everyone, so we were interested in doing something with Lowell Police to address this issue."

August 10, 2022

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Officers Engage Communities During National Night Out

National Night Out, traditionally held on the first Tuesday of August each year, began in 1984. The first annual National Night Out involved 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states. The annual event is organized by the National Association of Town Watch.

August 3, 2022

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AZ Officers Gift Replacement Clubs to Golfer Who Had Set Stolen

Later officers returned to the man’s home and the video shows one officer knocking on the door while hiding a set of golf clubs behind his back. When the victim came to the door, first the officer told him they were unable to find his stolen clubs.

July 29, 2022

Command

Seattle Holding Discussions with Residents Over Hiring of Next Chief

“As we work to identify our Seattle Police Department’s next chief, we designed a community-driven search process where input and outreach are core elements,” said Mayor Bruce Harrell.

July 27, 2022

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Detroit-Area Agencies Teach Teen Drivers What to Do During Traffic Stops

“It’s basically proper conduct during police encounters with an emphasis on traffic stops because that’s where we see a lot of things go wrong that should not go wrong because it’s just a traffic stop,” said Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington.

July 15, 2022

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FL Sheriff’s Office Deploys Mobile Video Game Theater for Kids

“A lot of kids, they'll come out to our events, and they get very competitive, and they want to play the deputies in video games. They sit there competing with each other on video games and it's a wonderful experience because that is bridging the gap between them and law enforcement and also the community that we serve,” Bell says.

July 6, 2022

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GA Officers Carry Smart Card with QR Code for Public to Scan

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

Technology

VA Town Lets Citizens Review Officers Online

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

Command

Small OH Department Strives for Big Youth Impact

"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

Training

CA Lieutenant With Autistic Son Leads Awareness Efforts; He and Wife Design Special Patch

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

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Tennessee Agency Building Positive Relationships with City's Juveniles

“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