Community-Police Engagement
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Community-Police Engagement
Policy Center Resources
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
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...
Sobering Centers: Implementation Guide
Using sobering centers as an alternative to arrest can strengthen public trust, minimize harm, save agency and jail resources, and connect individuals to services.
This...
Law Enforcement Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder
The resources below provide law enforcement with guidance on preparing for and responding to incidents involving missing children with autism.
Understanding Children on the Autism...
Considering Locative Technology in the Disability Community: Balancing Autonomy and Safety
This resource explores key considerations, including advantages and disadvantages, for locative technology to address wandering by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or dementia. It...