Community-Police Engagement
Trust and transparency between law enforcement agencies and the people they serve is vital to community stability, officer safety, and effective policing. The IACP wants to help agencies build a solid foundation for that trust. Take advantage of the resources and tools designed to enhance the culture, policies, and practices which will unite agencies with their communities. Learn how to establish trust and legitimacy between your agency and community, collaborate with residents to develop policies and oversight which reflect community values, harness technology and social media to engage and educate community members, and work with residents to implement community policing and crime reduction strategies.
Starting with What Works
The Starting with What Works: Using Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Community and Police Relations brochure lays out practical steps that provide a road map to…
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Community – Police Engagement
Police leaders, community members, and elected officials all play a crucial role in moving constructive public safety efforts forward. The tools below provide policy considerations…
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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
Practices in Modern Policing: Policing in Vulnerable Populations
In 2016, the COPS Office, in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and CNA, launched the Advancing 21st Century Policing Initiative...
Practices in Modern Policing: Policing in Small, Rural, and Tribal Communities
In 2016, the COPS Office, in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and CNA, launched the Advancing 21st Century Policing Initiative...
Practices in Modern Policing: Officer Safety and Wellness
In 2016, the COPS Office, in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and CNA, launched the Advancing 21st Century Policing Initiative...
Practices in Modern Policing: Community Participation and Leadership
This publication focuses on how law enforcement agencies can build trust and improve performance by embracing community policing programs that give community members a voice...
