Posted on June 15, 2018by iacpblog
Like many law enforcement agencies, the Ferndale, Michigan, Police Department (FPD) experienced a learning curve when it came to publishing open data. Open data is a term for any form of data that can be downloaded and manipulated by members … Continue reading →
Posted in Community-Police Relations, Technology
10 Steps to Building Your Department’s Spouse Support Group
Posted on March 22, 2018by iacpblog
Guest Blogger: Kirsten Knorr, co-founder of Huntington Beach (CA) Police Department Support for Officer’s Spouses (S.O.S.) group. As a spouse of a law enforcement officer, you constantly worry about their safety and if they are going to be home after their … Continue reading →
Posted in Community-Police Relations, Officer Safety & Wellness
Addressing Officer Safety through Increased Community Understanding
Posted on March 20, 2018by iacpblog
Officer and community safety depends on trusting relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. These building blocks of mutual trust and respect form a crucial foundation for healthy and safe communities. Having respect and trust prior to a … Continue reading →
Posted in Community-Police Relations
U.S. Attorney General Sessions Announces Launch of New Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center
Posted on March 15, 2018by iacpblog
Attorney General Jeff Sessions today announced the launch of the Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC) during the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Division Midyear Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The CRI-TAC brings together a coalition of the … Continue reading →
Posted in Breaking News, Community-Police Relations, IACP, Partnerships, Press Release
IACP Awarded Monumental Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice
Posted on December 20, 2017by iacpblog
Today, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) received a $7 million award from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), U.S. Department of Justice’s Collaborative Reform Initiative for Technical Assistance. This monumental funding opportunity will enable … Continue reading →
Posted in Breaking News, Community-Police Relations, IACP, Partnerships, Press Release
Five Ways to Support Those Who Support Law Enforcement
Posted on November 29, 2017by iacpblog
At the 2017 IACP Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA, the IACP Institute for Community and Police Relations convened a group of law enforcement officers and family members to discuss the support role family members play in the lives of law … Continue reading →
Posted in Community-Police Relations, Officer Safety & Wellness
No Girl Lost
Posted on November 15, 2017by iacpblog
The Task Force on 21st Century Policing provides recommendations for rebuilding trust and including community stakeholders to promote a safer community for all. Some highlights include: connecting with youth in order to develop trust, and building legitimacy. Guest Blogger: Officer Amber … Continue reading →
Posted in Community-Police Relations
Kewaunee County Providing Important Services to Key Populations
Posted on November 7, 2017by iacpblog
The Task Force on 21st Century Policing provides recommendations for rebuilding trust and including community stakeholders to promote a safer community for all. Some highlights include: community-wide collaboration, cross-discipline education, and creating a culture of trust and transparency. The Kewaunee County, … Continue reading →
Posted in Community-Police Relations
Reducing Crime Through Community Engagement and Partnerships
Posted on October 11, 2017by iacpblog
Guest Blogger Sergeant Eric Echevarria, Elgin, Illinois, Police Department No single factor has been more crucial to reducing crime levels than the partnership between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. In order for law enforcement to be truly … Continue reading →
Posted in Community-Police Relations
Houston Police Department Teams Up to Effectively Serve Individuals Suffering from Mental Illnesses
Posted on September 25, 2017by iacpblog
This blog post is part of a series highlighting best practices in community policing by police departments throughout the U.S. as part of IACP’s Community Policing: The Next Generation and Task Force on 21st Century Policing projects. The projects showcase … Continue reading →
Posted in Community-Police Relations