Archive for February 2025
February: Offender-Focused Programs
The big picture: A small portion of the population is responsible for most crime. How communities perceive crime trends is important—it impacts everything from where people spend their time to where they choose to live and work. In 2024, a poll suggested that most people still believe crime is up, but that number has decreased…
Read MoreNational Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program Releases New Online Courses
The National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety (NLERS) Program has launched new online courses tailored for patrol officers, executive leadership, and trainers on the NLERS Online Learning Platform. NLERS, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, offers no-cost training, technical assistance, and resources to law enforcement agencies nationwide with the goal of preventing officer injuries and fatalities from…
Read MoreNational Policing Institute Releases 2024 Annual Report
With a steady finger on the pulse of what matters to law enforcement, the National Policing Institute (NPI) is focused on bringing what works to the field—ensuring safe, effective policing for everyone, every time. Throughout 2024, NPI shared proven strategies, tools, and best practices with law enforcement agencies nationwide. Our annual report examines a selection…
Read MoreBuilding Bridges: How Communication Accommodation Can Drive Stronger Community Partnerships
Police in the U.S. are faced with the ongoing challenge of forging positive relationships with the communities they serve. Communities are not one homogenous group, however, and some relationships are more significantly strained in communities that have a long history of conflict with the police. Communication mediates these relationships and can play a significant role…
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