Posts Tagged ‘Community Trust & the Legitimacy of Policing’
The Need for Relationship-Based Policing
Over the last several years, law enforcement has acknowledged the need to improve trust and build relationships within their communities. Police departments have relied on community- oriented policing (COP) to address this need; however, police can do more to strengthen these efforts. Research has shown that while community policing is beneficial for improving public satisfaction,…
Read MoreCompendium: Community Policing and Procedural Justice in Jails, Parts 1-9: Adapting Community-Oriented Policing Strategies and Procedural Justice for Jail Communities
The Council on Policing Reforms and Race Releases Over 50 Research-Informed Recommendations on Improving Policing
Washington, D.C. – The issues facing policing reform and race are deeply entrenched. Today, the Council on Policing Reforms and Race (Council) officially unveiled more than fifty research-informed recommendations to help address some of the most pressing issues facing policing and public safety. These recommendations can be used as a roadmap for policymakers, political officials,…
Read MoreExamining the Utility of Sobering Centers: National Survey of Police Departments and Sobering Centers
A Study of Bias in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s Threat Assessment Process
Chicago Community Sentiment Survey on Crime and Gunshot Detection
National Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab
Rapport Building in Interviews and Interrogations: Translating Research to Practice
Communication is a key mediator of relationships and can increase or diminish trust in relational settings (e.g., Thomas et al., 2009). Recently, interactions between the police and those policed have been at the forefront of national conversations, especially interactions involving underserved populations. How police communicate with the public has received increased attention by academics and…
Read MoreDepartment of Justice Releases Recommendations for Law Enforcement Response to Mass Protests and Protecting First Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) today announced the release of 21st Century Protest Response: Promoting Democracy and Advancing Community and Officer Safety, which provides recommendations for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies responding to mass demonstrations. Law enforcement agencies play a critical role in preserving…
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