Posts Tagged ‘Policing Strategies & Operations’
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,…
Read MoreForce Multipliers in Action: Advancing Policing Through Strategic Innovation
Innovation is a powerful tool in law enforcement. Identifying what works and how best to use it can be a force multiplier, which is especially valuable as agencies face resource challenges. When considering innovations in policing, technological advances rightfully come to mind. But that’s only part of the picture. To gain a full perspective,…
Read MoreFourth Amendment Limitations on DNA Collection, Procurement, and Retention
To solve crimes and unearth new leads for cold cases, law enforcement agencies across the country learned to properly and efficiently use deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA. DNA technology, vital to ensuring accuracy and fairness in the criminal justice system, can be used to solve crimes in two ways. In cases where the suspect is identified,…
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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