Tag: Community Relations

Vehicle Ops

South Carolina Sheriff Buys 17 Mustang GTs for Community Relations Team

"We’re not picking a car just because it’s a cool car to drive, but cool cars attract people to come and build a relationship with us," said Sheriff Leon Lott.

July 3, 2024

Command

Connecticut Police Chiefs Produce Video Teaching Students What to do at Traffic Stops

Last week, the group announced the launch of its initiative called “Breaking Barriers,” aimed at improving communication and understanding between drivers and police officers.

May 22, 2024

Command

JHB Group Develops Public Safety Community Relations Vehicle

The C.O.R.E. is a towable vehicle that serves as an event space with meeting, gaming, and outreach capabilities. Engineered to meet the diverse needs of public safety professionals involved in community relations, each unit offers a variety of activities.

January 24, 2024

Patrol

NC Officer Mows Lawn for Elderly Citizen

Lt. Steven Kelly mowed the lawn of the elderly citizen because the citizen could not do so in the heat.

August 8, 2023

Patrol

DOJ Releases Report Containing "Roadmap" Aimed at Reforming Ohio Police

The DOJ's COPS Office recently released a report containing a set of recommendations aimed at "reforming" the Columbus (OH) Division of Police amid backlash over how it handled protests in the immediate aftermath of two high-profile officer-involved shootings.

March 3, 2023

Patrol

10 Tips for Crisis Communications

“I've handled a lot of big incidents in my time and in the 12 years before I came to Boulder, there was nothing like the King Soopers shooting. Everything is permanently etched in my mind,” says Dionne Waugh, Boulder Police Department public information officer.

January 4, 2023

Patrol

10 Tips From North Pole For Officers Working on Christmas

There is almost nothing more enjoyable than picking up a good warrant arrest or two on Christmas, New Year’s, or Thanksgiving for that matter. Yes, the DA might dismiss the case, but you get the satisfaction of knowing that your special someone won’t be opening their presents or cutting into a juicy Christmas turkey. Don’t want to spend the holidays with Officer Friendly? Don’t ignore the law!

December 16, 2022

Patrol

Exploring Policing: Training Young People in the Profession Yields Benefits

Simply by participating in Cadet, Explorer, and Internship programs, young "recruits" almost always become advocates and ambassadors for police within their families and peer groups—that outcome alone is worthwhile return on investment, regardless of whether or not any individual goes on to become a sworn officer.

November 4, 2022

Patrol

TX Cops Make “Toy Story” Halloween Video for Community

The department’s social media post even took a line from the movie’s song, saying just remember “You’ve got a friend in me.”

November 1, 2022

Command

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: Missouri Chief Works to Build the Character Of Kids

Through athletics and day camp activities Willard Police Chief Thomas McClain teaches his community’s kids about responsibility, honor, self control, and discernment.

September 28, 2022

Command

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: New Jersey Agency Offers Hope to the Addicted

Chief James Abbott of the West Orange Police Department lets addicts come to his city’s police station, turn in their drugs, and seek help and even treatment.

September 28, 2022

Special Units

NY Sheriffs to Race at Watkins Glen in Sheriffs’ Showdown 2

“We can't race by the rules of the racetrack. We can't race head-to-head so there's not a start and finish. So, we are racing eight laps and we're looking for the closest to the adjusted track speed for that car you're driving,” explains Sheriff Todd Baxter.

September 26, 2022