Posts Tagged ‘Community Trust & the Legitimacy of Policing’
Interim Chief vs. Appointed Chief: Distinctions with a Difference
What is the distinction between an interim chief and an appointed chief? What are the challenges, the opportunities, the pitfalls – if any? Change is a constant in policing; in recent years, moreover, there have been rapid levels of change at the executive level. A law enforcement officer promoted to captain today could find him-…
Read MoreOrganizational Culture By Design
Cultivating and sustaining positive relationships with the community is fundamental to effective democratic policing. These relationships, together with the quality of police-public interactions, govern the perceptions of procedural justice and police legitimacy. Law enforcement agencies are constantly working to strengthen community relationships by ensuring community members are treated with dignity and respect, displaying trustworthy motives,…
Read MoreCOPS Accreditation: Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies Seeking Accreditation
Can We Fix the ‘Crisis of Legitimacy’ in American Policing?
National Policing Institute Publishes New Essay as Part of the Iconic Ideas in American Policing Series
The National Policing Institute today published a new essay as part of the nonprofit’s iconic Ideas in American Policing series. The collection, which began more than two decades ago, features commentary and insight from leading criminologists with the goal of creating thought-provoking conversations around the evolving profession of policing. In his essay titled “Can We…
Read MoreSummarizing Use of Force Data for the Public: A How-To Guide for Law Enforcement In New Jersey
National Policing Institute Releases 2023 Annual Report
Rooted in research and guided by evidence, the National Policing Institute (NPI) ramped up countless research opportunities, programs, and technical assistance in 2023. To demonstrate our commitment to innovation, we chose this year to offer our 2023 annual report in a digital format. Its dynamic design highlights our national and international reach, featured projects, financials,…
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