National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program Releases New Online Courses

By Ashley Sandburg | February 18, 2025 |
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

By Sarah Berger | February 12, 2025 |

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

By Sarah Berger | February 6, 2025 |

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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Large Language Models: Using ChatGPT for Police Leaders

By Sarah Berger | December 4, 2024 |

Earlier this year, one of NPI’s Executive Fellows, Chief Jason Potts, published an article on PoliceOne exploring the use of ChatGPT in police writing. This month, we are adding this article to our OnPolicing Blog with recent updates from the chief and his fellow authors, Sergeant Michael Billera, Chief Chris Catren (ret.), and Deputy Chief…

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Interim Chief vs. Appointed Chief: Distinctions with a Difference

By Sarah Berger | November 13, 2024 |

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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