Police Approaches: Recruitment and Retention

Policing in the 21st century continues to struggle with a complex challenge nationwide: Fewer people want to be in law enforcement, and a number of individuals are leaving the profession. Everyone wants to solve this critical problem. Although there are many different strategies organizational leaders are implementing to help with their recruitment and retention approaches,…

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National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program Releases New Online Courses

A police vehicle with activated lights stops a truck on a rural road at sunset, with mountains in the background and the 'National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program' logo displayed in the corner.

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…

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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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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-…

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Organizational 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,…

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