Community-Police Engagement
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Community-Police Engagement
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See AllCrowd Management
Civil disturbances and demonstrations have changed over the years, as have the tactics and techniques of law enforcement agencies called upon to manage and control...
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities*
Law enforcement personnel should be trained to recognize persons with I/DD; treat people with I/DD with dignity and respect; utilize de-escalation protocols when appropriate; and seek alternatives...
Mental Illness*
Responding to situations involving individuals reasonably believed to be persons in crisis (PIC) necessitates an officer to make difficult judgments about the mental state and...
Recording Police Activity*
Members of the public, including media representatives, have an unambiguous First Amendment right to record officers in public places, as long as their actions do...
Resources
Specialized Units
It can be beneficial for police leaders to have access to specialized units that are adequately trained, staffed, and equipped to address situations their agencies...
Promising Practices to Address Wandering of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities or Dementia
This resource provides a comprehensive overview of wandering by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or dementia. It explores promising practices for implementing communication, technology...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are three elements of workplace culture that help ensure all employees are treated equitably and are provided similar levels of...
Welfare Checks
Welfare checks are requests for the police to check on an individual due to concern for their safety or well-being. Reasons for such requests vary...