Wisdom and Warning – From an Unusual Source

I recently came across the following speech about policing. I’d heard it many times before, but I never recognized how profound it truly is. I’m paraphrasing it slightly here. The world grows smaller every day, and the threat of harm by any group, anywhere, can no longer be tolerated. There must be security for all,…

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National 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…

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Building 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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National Policing Institute Publishes New Essay as Part of the Iconic Ideas in American Policing Series

Headshot of Dennis P. Rosenbaum

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…

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