Human & Civil Rights
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Concerns regarding racial bias in policing are a persistent and growing issue in communities across the United States , leading to increased scrutiny for police agencies’ policies, practices, and ac...
Community-Police Engagement
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The origins of the Group Violence Intervention (GVI) can be traced back to the mid-1990s, with the development of Operation Ceasefire in Boston, Massachusetts. This initiative, led by a team from Harv...
Community-Police Engagement
“Group of uniformed police officers standing outdoors holding yellow signs reading ‘Peace,’ ‘Hope,’ and ‘Together We Are Better,’ with banners behind them.”
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Violent crime remains one of the most pressing challenges for police chiefs across the globe. In every community, police leaders are tasked not only with suppressing violence but also with building tr...
Community-Police Engagement
Police officer in uniform stands beside light pink SUV, speaking to driver through open window on suburban street with leafless trees and buildings behind
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In the United States, 1 in 31 children eight years of age has autism spectrum disorder (ASD).1 ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication...
Community-Police Engagement
Collage of law enforcement officers with civilians in urban scenes, concert lighting, and Taylor Swift signage; all faces blurred for privacy
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In the realm of policing, "going viral" can be a double-edged sword. While it can amplify crucial messages and initiatives, it can also expose an organization to intense scrutiny and criticism. Howev...
Community-Police Engagement
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For police leaders, public safety should always be top of mind, including when it comes to critical messaging—and who should receive those messages. If the public is not the audience for communicati...
Community-Police Engagement
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Community engagement has become a central focus of modern policing, particularly in the wake of high-profile incidents in recent years and growing public scrutiny. The traditional enforcement-centric ...
Community-Police Engagement
Women distraught in the street wrapped in robes
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Then-Captain Mike Hanifin stood proudly in front of his peers, choked up and fighting back tears. He paused before he uttered two powerful words that resonated with his colleagues and summed up the ef...