approaches to crime can support victim recovery and engagement with the criminal justice system. These approaches promote enhanced victim and community safety while helping law enforcement solve and prevent...prevent crime. Law enforcement agencies across the country are prioritizing victims’ early engagement and access to information and supportive services. This project seeks to identify promising practices...

volatile public safety challenges for law enforcement and communities. With these challenges in mind, more law enforcement agencies are engaging in innovative pre-arrest, pre-booking, and pretrial justice...for the safety of crime victims, and build stronger relationships between law enforcement and communities.......

Resolution on Community Education and Engagement Regarding Police Use of Force Submitted By The Patrol and Tactical Committee in collaboration with the following IACP Committees Community Policing...

Hudson is a dynamic leader in policing who has significantly impacted her field through innovative community outreach and exceptional team leadership. As a seasoned law enforcement professional, Ms. Hudson...with a Cop, a program aimed at engaging the Spanish-speaking community through local Mexican bakeries. This effort strongs her innovative approach to community engagement, as do some of her other initiatives...management and public safety. Her extensive volunteer work, roles on various boards and speaking engagements at numerous events underscore her commitment to serving and uplifting others.  Ms. Hudson is widely...

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Sergeant Courtney Morrison exemplifies compassionate, community-centered policing. With over a decade of service at Southern Methodist University Police Department, she has become a cornerstone of trust...innovation on campus. As the department’s Community Engagement supervisor, Sgt. Morrison has built lasting bridges between law enforcement and the university community. Her leadership in developing outreach...In addition, she plays a key role in the Community Advisory Board, working alongside stakeholders to enhance transparently and collaboration. Beyond engagement, Sgt. Morrison serves as the department’s...

Lieutenant Joseph Tucker exemplifies the future of community-centered policing. Since joining the Lynchburg Police Department in 2016, he has risen through the ranks with a reputation for integrity, innovation...reduction in violent crime and overall crime. His strategic use of data-driven policing and community engagement has transformed public safety in Lynchburg. He also spearheaded collaborative efforts with...badge, Lt. Tucker is a dedicated community leader. He serves on the boards of Iron Lives, Johnson Health Center, the Academy Center of the Arts, and a local community college, advocating for youth development...

dedicated officer whose passion for community engagement and public service has transformed the Port Moody Police Department’s outreach and visibility. As the youngest community and media relations officer in...department’s 110-year history, he has modernized communications and developed impactful crime prevention initiatives. His leadership has brought new energy to community policing, from organizing Special Olympics...continues to strengthen the bond between police and the community. "At its crux, policing is a people-driven profession…service to the community has been and will always be my ethos.”...

Community engagement software tools help provide members of the public a safe space to get involved and do the right thing....

Corey Mims is redefining what it means to lead with purpose in modern policing. As head of the Community Engagement and Outreach Bureau for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), Major Mims...product of the very community he now serves, Major Mims brings a deeply personal commitment to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the public and fostering open communication and cooperation. His...Police Athletic and Activities League—which was his own first experience with policing—strengthened community partnerships, and implemented programs that address the root causes of crime. Faced with staffing...