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              *Collection of previous articles of Dispatch*
   Browse By Year 2024
            January 2024
                  Community Policing and Foreign-Born Human Trafficking Victims: Innovation Through Partnerships
	   No One Can Hurt You Like Family: What We Know About Familial Trafficking Identification and Response
       It Saves to Know – Kentucky Office of the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
     Prosecuting Sex Trafficking Crimes in Indian Country
  The Office for Victims of Crime’s Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking
Important Considerations for School-Based Policing MOU: Twitter/X Chat with the REMS TA Center	 
 Video Series and Webinar Highlight Labor Trafficking Efforts
Webinar on Evidence-Based Recruitment and Retention Practices	
			
			
			
			
			
				2023
            January 2023
                  The 2023 Community Policing in Action Photo Contest Winners
	Implementing Effective Homicide Support Groups
   Transforming Recruit Training: Guidance for Today from Experts in the Field
    Restoring Public Safety in the Catawba Nation
              February 2023
                  The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office’s Focus on the Young
	Combating Online Child Sextortion
   At Opposite Ends of the Country, Police Agencies Make a Promise
    Project Safe Neighborhoods: Reducing Violent Crime in Greenville, South Carolina
    Peer Support for Officer Wellness
                  March 2023
                  Round Rock, Texas: Building Courage, Confidence, Community, and Citizenship
	Improving Community-Law Enforcement Relationships
   
    Defusing Crises and Offering Life Reclaiming Help
    Mandatory Mental Health Visits
	  Autism/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Awareness to Action
	  Treating Children as Children
                April 2023
                  Community Policing and Workforce Wellness with Therapy Dogs in Albany, New York
	Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Supporting Survivors Through Law Enforcement Response
   
    America’s Peacemaker: DOJ’s Community Relations Service is a Resource for Community Engagement and Conflict Resolution
    Human Trafficking: The Crucible of Training
	  Advice For Establishing a Successful Law Enforcement Mentoring Program
	  New Funding Opportunities Open Now! Alternative Public Safety Responses: Harris County’s (TX) HART ProgramSexual Assault Awareness Month Resources
               May 2023
                  Fishing for Fun and Friendship: Mesa Cops and Bobbers
	  Spotsylvania School Resource Officers Change Hearts and Minds Through Fun and Games at Summer Camp
       Serving Children at Home, Along with Families and Communities
    Multidisciplinary Child Protection Teams
    Celebrating the Evolution of Downtown Austin Community Court
	  Reflections on Managing Bias Strategies for Law Enforcement
	  A New Resource on 21st Century Policing Daniel Hahn: A Profile in Law Enforcement Leadership
                June 2023
                  Long Branch Police Create Safe Havens for Victims of Hate
	   Increasing Engagement With the LGBTQ+ Community
        From Reactive Policing to Proactive Community Service: Collaborative Reform in Salinas
     Strategies to Bolster Law Enforcement Workforces: The 2023 Recruitment and Retention Meeting
     Michigan State University Police Staffing Observatory Offers Guidance and Collaboration
	   The TraffickSTOP Curriculum
	   Join Us at the 2023 Problem-Oriented Policing Conference
                
                
             
       July 2023
      
    The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety: Three Departments in One
	  Faith-Based Partnerships
       Sixth Annual Attorney General’s Award For Distinguished Service in Community Policing
    Sharing the Solutions: Police-Court Partnerships to Address Homelessness
    The 10th Annual L. Anthony Sutin Award for Innovative Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships
   
   
   Edward Flynn: A Profile in Law Enforcement Leadership


      
       
      August 2023
      	The Community of Atlantic, Iowa, Lends Its Hands to Its Police Department
	  A Public Health Approach to Nonviolent 911 Calls: Harris County’s Holistic Assistance Response Team
       Online Safety for K-12 Students
    DHS Blue Campaign: SROs Play a Critical Role in Combating Human Trafficking
    Veteran Intercepts in the Criminal Justice System
     From the Director of the COPS Office
	 Summer Conferences Roundup: Takeaways from the NASRO School Safety Conference and the 47th Annual NOBLE Conference
         
    September 2023
      	Cape Coral Police Department’s Youngest Recruit Gets a Big Welcome from Its Oldest
	  The Struggle Well Program for Law Enforcement: Life Enhancing Strategies for Personal Growth and Happiness in Difficult Times
       A Peer Support Team in Rural Maine
    Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
    The COPS Office at the 2023 IACP Conference
       
  
      October 2023
      	The Community Policing in Action Photo Contest is Back!Project Unite: The Four Integrated Systems for School Violence Prevention
	  Louisiana Officers Learn Techniques for Confident Non-Escalation in an Innovative Training Program
       A Tribal Police Peer Support Team
    New Podcast Episode Featuring Art Acevedo
        
      
      November 2023
      	Alaska Natives Develop a Grass Roots Solution to a Serious Crime ProblemAccreditation for Tribal Law Enforcement: Voices from the Field
	  Strength in Numbers: Training Peer Supporters En Masse in Wisconsin
       Overcoming Language Barriers in Policing and Building an Effective Language Access Program
     December 2023
      	Increasing Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Morale with a Customizable Officer Health and Wellness Toolkit
	  Practitioner Experiences with the Collaborative Reform Initiative Organizational Assessments
	
       The COPS Office’s FY23 Funding Grants Include Awards to 59 Tribal Nations
     An Eye-Opening Survey of the Safety Concerns of U.S. Business Communities
  COPS Office Knowledge Products: The Gift that Keeps on Giving	
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			2022
            January 2022
                  The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office: Strengthening Bonds with the People We Serve
	  An Innovative Program Helps Build Relationships with New Immigrants
        Preventing Hate Crimes and Bias Incidents on Campus: Programs that Make a Difference
          Reframing the Police Staffing Challenge: Strategies for Meeting Workload Demand
          What Does a Recent Supreme Court Decision Mean for Tribal, State, and Federal Law Enforcement?
		  Working Together for Safe, Inclusive Communities – 10 Years Later
	   CRI-TAC: Assisting Agencies as they Respond to Hate Crimes and Other Human Rights Issues
	   New COPS Office Multimedia Resources
         The 2022 Community Policing in Action Photo Contest Winners
               February 2022
                  Boys and Girls, Cops and Clergy: Innovative Partnerships in Grand Rapids
	  Police and Private Security Partnerships: Collaborating to Meet Growing Challenges
        FBI Hate Crimes Awareness Campaign Reaches Millions of Americans
          New Year, New Elder Abuse Case Tools
          Coping with COVID in Year Three
                 March 2022
                  The Norfolk Police Department: Full Speed Ahead with 25 Community Engagement Programs
	   Policing While Black and Female: Five Voices from the Field
         CALEA Accreditation is for Smaller Agencies Too!
           HBCU Response to 2022 Bomb Threats
           Join Us for the Problem-Oriented Policing Conference
		      Join Us for the Elder Justice Decision-Making Capacity Symposium
                April 2022
                  Alabama State Law Enforcement Adopts a Unique New De-escalation Tool: Sensory Bags
	  Increasing Your Department’s Womanpower: Tips for Recruitment and Retention
        Evaluating the Complaint Process with a Checklist of Best Practices
          A Second Chance: The Impact of Unsuccessful Reentry and the Need for Reintegration Resources in Communities
          High Flyers: New Resources for the Deployment of Unmanned Aerial Systems
	  High Fuel Costs: A Problem-Solving Challenge
               May 2022
                  A Comprehensive Response to Mental Health Improves Outcomes and Reduces Calls for Service in Santa Clara City
	Mental Health and Reentry: How Court Services Offender Agency Meets the Challenge of Mental Health Community Supervision
    Be the Bridge with the New American/Refugee Communities
    Keeping Safe in Summer Heat
    The Expansion of Law Enforcement Technical Assistance from the COPS Office
 Virtual Training through the COPS Office Training Portal
	Revised Hate Crime Data Collection Guidelines and Training Manual
                 June 2022
                  The Elgin Police Department: Wrapped in Pride
	Broward Sheriff’s Office LGBTQ+ Committee Increases Awareness and Sparks Dialogue
    Building Trust with the LGBTQ Community
    Resources to Support LGBTQ Family, Friends, and Community Members
    Gender-Neutral Uniform and Grooming Policies
 The Pros and Cons of Electrifying Your Fleet
	The San Diego Police Department’s Childcare Solution	     
	Call to Action: Elder Abuse Prevention	
	  Elder Justice Decision-Making Capacity Symposium: Capacity for What?
                
                
               
       July 2022
      
    The Egg Harbor Township Police: Taking a LEAP Forward with Community Policing
	Shop Talk: Bridging the Communications Gap between Police and Minority Communities
    Frederick Crisis Car Speeds a Multidisciplinary Team to Behavioral Health Calls
    Klamath Tribes Establish New Department to Reclaim Role in Public Safety
    Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety Hosts Youth Leadership Academy
 To (Better) Serve and (Better) Protect: The National Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab


      
       
      August 2022
      	Cincinnati Police Department: Giving Voice and Strength to Children Impacted by Gun Violence
	To Serve and Protect: The Cincinnati Police Department Military Liaison Group and the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center Receive the Sutin Award
    Improving Police Response and Investigation of Sexual Assault
    Better Performance through Body-worn Camera Footage Review
    Giant Cop in Times Square: The Peace Officer Promise Takes Manhattan
 Strengthening Community through Internships in Lower Moreland			  
	   New Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program
       
    September 2022
      	A Cool Idea for Connecting with the Hispanic Community in Woodland, California
	Applying Psychology to Optimize Officer Wellbeing
    National Faith & Blue Weekend: Building Bridges to Community Collaboration
    From Concept to Cornerstone: Supporting Your Training Needs
 University of Cincinnati Police Division Wins the 2022 Herman Goldstein Award
       
  
      October 2022
      	The Sylva Police Department: In the Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness and Community Relations
	Brick Township Police TEAM Mentors Area Youth
   Submit Your Nominations for the Sixth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing
    Nationwide Instructor-Training Initiative on Community Policing
    Community Defined Disorder: A New Training for Collaborative Public Safety
	  New Crime Reduction Resources for Small, Rural, and Tribal Agencies
	  The New Mexico Association of Counties Adds Sheriffs’ Accreditation Program The 2023 Community Policing in Action Photo Contest Is Now Open and Accepting Submissions!University of Cincinnati Police Division Wins the 2022 Herman Goldstein Award
       
      
      November 2022
      	Faith & Blue is at Work in the Ewing Township Police Department
	Recruitment and Retention in Tough Times — Voices from the Field
   Engaging Our Military Veterans to Enable Successful Community Policing
    Managing Bias for Law Enforcement – A New Training Course for Police Agencies
    We Regret to Inform You – Trauma Notifications
	  The COPS Office’s FY22 Funding Grants Include Awards to 52 Tribal Nations
     December 2022
      	Policing Reimagined as Customer Service
	988: Working with the New Mental Health Crisis Number
   Finding Effective Assistance – The Approved Provider Bulletin
    When (Not If) a Crisis Hits Your Agency, Will You Be Ready?	
			
			
			
			2021
            January 2021
                  The Dayton Police Department: Reducing Crime by Building Trust in Five Languages
       Partnerships to Address Labor Trafficking and Other COPS Office Resources
        Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Support For Law Enforcement Anti-Trafficking Efforts
         FLETC’s Human Trafficking Awareness Training
          “Your Eyes Save Lives” - Kentucky Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
          Operation Lady Justice’s First Report on Increasing the Safety of American Indians and Alaska Natives
            How to Comply with the Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities	  
            Drug Identification and Recognition Training Now Available from the COPS Office  
            Add Your Voice to a New Initiative on Promising Practices
   Director's Corner: A Fond Farewell
                February 2021
                  The Maricopa County (Arizona) Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s Birthday and Builds New Relationships
       The Initiative: Partnerships Between Police and Communities of Color
        Listen to The Beat: Black Voices in Policing
         The COPS Office Celebrates 25 Years of Advancing Public Safety
          Collaboration and Juvenile Mental Illness
          Probation and Line Officers: Partnerships to Protect the Public
            Tackling Money Mules: Disrupting the Financial Infrastructure of Fraud	  
            Navigating the Skies: Roadmap to Implementing an Effective Unmanned Aircraft System Program  
             Now Open! OVW Funding Program to Combat Domestic and Sexual Violence
                March 2021
                  Café con Campesinos and Conversation with a Cop
       Fit For Duty: The Women’s Leadership Academy
        30x30 Initiative: Why we need more women in policing and how to achieve it
         New COPS Office Resources on Women in Policing
          Miracle in a Squad Car: The Simple Act that Saved This Cop’s Life Changed Many Others Too
          Combating Gun Crime through Gun Crime Intelligence
            Protecting Your Community from Phone Scammers	  
             Resources to Combat Domestic and Sexual Violence from OVW
                 April 2021
                  Community Policing on the U.S. Mexican Border: Mission, Texas
       Combating Hate Crimes against Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
        Policing in the Pandemic: Ideas from the Field
         Protecting Students – Protecting Schools
          Turning the Tables: Using existing data to target efforts at lowering risk and cost in policing
          Lightening the Load to Increase Officer Safety, Health, and Performance
            Highlights from the Local Police Foundation Survey Report	  
             Countdown to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Featuring WEAAD Warriors
               May 2021
                  Protecting First Amendment Rights in Jonesboro, Arkansas
       Optimizing Mental and Physical Health at the Phoenix Police Department
        Police Use of Mindfulness Training for Mental Health
         How to Optimize Officer Resilience for Professional and Personal Challenges
          Thin Blue Line Motorsports: Broadening the Discussion about Officer Wellness
         
            COVID-19: Barriers to Youth Engagement	  
             Collaborating to Protect and Serve the Most Vulnerable
                 June 2021
                  Frisco Texas Police and their Community: A Working Partnership
       Exposing the Scammers: A Wyoming Sheriff’s Office Fights Financial Crime Against Seniors
        Law Enforcement Working with Adult Protective Services (APS) Flyers
         LGBTQ Liaison Units: Listening, Adjusting, and Meeting Needs
          Promotion from Within: Institutionalizing Support for LGTBQ Officers in the New York City Police Department
          Recruiting in the LGBTQ Community: Diverse staffing for diverse communities
            Critical Response Toolkit for First-Line Supervisors: A new resource	  
             Engaging At Risk Youth and Youth in Corrections  
			  Chuck Jordan – A Law Enforcement Leadership Profile
                Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention – St. Petersburg College Resources and Training
                
                
               
       July 2021
      	Photo Contest Winner – St. Charles County (Missouri) Police Department
      
        New Crime Victims with Disabilities Toolkit
         
          Law Enforcement Recruitment Strategies: Reaching Out to Youth
          Meet the COPS Office Fellows: Kiana Farlow, Philadelphia Police Department
            Meet the COPS Office Fellows: Josh Larson, Vail Police Department	  
             Meet the COPS Office Fellows: John Nowels, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
      
       
      August 2021
      	A Cool Community Policing Idea from the Lawrence (Massachusetts) Police Department
       Back to School: School Resource Officers after the Pandemic
         Demystifying Hate Crime Prevention and Response on College Campuses
         Welcome Wagon: Community Oriented Problem Solving for an Unhoused Encampment in Schenectady
         Embedded Police Social Workers	  
         Attend the 30th Annual Problem-Oriented Policing Conference  
		 Serving Together to Protect All: The NASRO 2021 School Safety Conference  
		 The COPS Office at the IACP 2021 Conference and Exposition
       
    September 2021
      	New Police Department in South Fulton, Georgia: Big Accomplishments in Little Time
        Preventing Harm and Saving Careers Through Intervention Training: Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE)
          Intervention Training: Voices from the Field
          Civilian Personnel: A Departmental Force Multiplier
          National Faith & Blue Weekend	  
          Coming Soon: Community Policing in Jails Toolkit  
	   IACP and the COPS Office Launch Law Enforcement Family Wellness Podcast Series
       
   
      October 2021
      	Cops and Goblins and Community Policing in South Bend
	  A Proclamation on National Community Policing Week, 2021
        Interrupt Early and Often: The Domestic Abuse Reduction Team of La Crosse
          From the Front Lines: Community-Oriented Policing for Domestic Violence Calls
          
          How a Local and Federal Law Enforcement Partnership Took Down Members of a Robocall Scamming Network	  
          New Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement Efforts to Prevent Violent Extremism  
	   Now Accepting Submissions for the 2022 Community Policing in Action Photo Contest!
      
      
      November 2021
      	Drexel University Campus Cops Cook Up a Unique Way to Serve Their Community
	  De-escalation for Veterans Training Now Available
        The Veterans Compendium Project
          Women Leading the Way in Tribal Law Enforcement
          The Elder Justice Network Locator Map
		  The L. Anthony Sutin Award for Innovative Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships is Now Open
        
     December 2021
      	University of Cincinnati Police Division: Dedicated to Campus and Community
          Rewarding Work that Often Goes Unnoticed: The Philadelphia Police Department’s Holistic Approach to Encouraging De-escalation
          A Virginia Police Department Uses a Community Survey to Enhance Service and Build Trust
          Evidence-Based Policing: A Foundation for Strategic Recruitment
          The Nationally Representative Officer Safety and Wellness Initiative
          New DOJ Group Focuses on People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
          The COPS Office Awards FY 2021 Funding Grants to 44 Tribal Nations	
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
			
	2020
            January 2020
                  January Photo Contest Winner: Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office
   Director's Corner: Making Time for Mental Health
	  The 2020 Community Policing in Action Winners
    Responding to Mental Health and Wellness Challenges: Ideas from the Field
    Reduce Stress about Money: The Importance of Financial Counseling
    Improving Officer Morale and Job Performance with a Head to Toe Wellness Program
    How Ohio Helps Local Police Fight Human Trafficking
                February 2020
                  February Photo Contest Winner: Dodgeball: When to Call for Backup in Kalamazoo, MI
   Director's Corner: Grant Funding
	  How to Write Winning Grant Proposals
    Where to Find Funding for Equipment, Training, Hiring, and Programs
    New Publication & Podcast from the COPS Office
                March 2020
                  March Photo Contest Winner: The Seattle Police Department: Cooperating and Coordinating with the Community
   Director's Corner: Supporting Our Nation’s Youth and Our Communities’ Safety
	  SchoolSafety.gov Clearinghouse: A Resource for Law Enforcement, Educators, and Communities
    New COPS Office Video on Minimizing the Effects of PTSD
    Five Reasons to Start a PAL Chapter in Your Community
	  Police Youth Programs: Much More than Fun and Games
	  Keeping the Peace at Student Protests And Rallies: Advice from the Experts
	  The Law and Your Community: Building Bridges to Increase Public Safety
                 April 2020
                  April Photo Contest Winner: The Arkansas State Police: Behind the Badge
    Director's Corner: Making Critical Training Resources Easy to Access during Social Distancing
    COVID-19 Scams: Engaging with and Protecting the Community
    Standard Distribution Method: Critical Information for Unplanned School Closures
    COPS Office CRI-TAC Efforts to Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic
    COPS Office Training Portal Adds New e-Learning Opportunities and Resources
    New Standards Improve the Quality and Accessibility of Law Enforcement Training
    Online De-Escalation Training for Responding to Veterans with PTSD
    Solution: A National Perspective on Police-Court Partnerships to Address Homelessness
    Fourth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing
                May 2020
                  May Photo Contest Winner: A Four-Legged Law Enforcement Pro Brings Kids, Cops, and the Community Closer in San Mateo
    COPS Office CRI-TAC Continuing to Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic
    How a Consumer LPR Company, Homeowners, and Police Reduced Crime in Cobb County
    Albany Police Department Increases Public Safety with the LEAD Program
    Serving the Needs of the Older Adult Community: Ways to Handle Elder Abuse Calls
    New Resources at Discover Policing
    How *The Law and Your Community*Helped Change My Community-Police Relationship
    Doorbell Camera Surveillance Networks: Community Collaboration to Solve Crime
    Director’s Corner: Enhancing Community Engagement and Investigative Capabilities with Technology
                June 2020
                  June Photo Contest Winner: A Surprise Guest Greets a 102 Year Old Birthday Girl in Bradenton, Florida
   Reducing Meth Use in Wisconsin with a Statewide TeamA State and Local Law Enforcement Partnership Takes Back 207.2 Million Prescription OpioidsWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
	  Director’s Corner: Supporting the Front Line in the Drug Wars
                
                
                
       July 2020
      	July Photo Contest Winner: Raleigh Police Build Life-Changing Relationships with Area Youth
   In Memoriam - Tawana Waugh Elliott
	  Best Practices for Addressing Mental Health Crises in the Community
	  Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services: Upholding Rights, Developing Programs, Improving Service to Victims Program
	  Law Enforcement in the Era of Coronavirus
	  Director’s Corner: Protecting the Vulnerable in Challenging Times
      
       
      August 2020
      	August Photo Contest Winner: Community Policing and Kindergartners Get High Fives in Lake St. Louis
   New COPS Office Resources on Getting Back to School
	  SROs Collaborate to Enhance School and Student Life in a New Training Program
	  “Mobile” or “Assigned”? Pros and Cons of Two Different Models of Placing SROs
	  Protecting Kids When Schools are Closed
	  Director’s Corner: School Policing in a Pandemic
      
    September 2020
      	A Unique Police Department Keeps K–12 Schools Safe for Learning in Kansas City, Kansas
  A Powerful Recruiting Incentive Child Care Support for Law Enforcement Parents
	  New COPS Office Resources Available for Download
	  Promising Practices on Recruitment and Hiring
	  Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Anna, Texas
	  What Makes a Good Alaska State Trooper?
	  Director’s Corner: Recruitment and Hiring
       
     
      October 2020
      	Trunk or Treat: A Sweet Way to Keep Hillsborough, North Carolina, Kids Safe
    By the Field, for the Field: Domestic Violence Reduction and Prevention
    COVID-19 & Domestic Violence: Common Questions from the Field
    Domestic Violence 101: How Should a Law Enforcement Agency Respond?
    Preventing Officer-Involved Domestic Violence
    Spotlight on the Field: Firearms, Domestic Violence, and Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
    Director’s Corner: Focus on Domestic Violence
      
      
      November 2020
      	The Cherokee Nation Marshal Service: Policing a Community They Call Family
  The Choctaw Nation and its Use of Drones: One on One with James Grimsley
	 Volunteer Engagement for American Indian and Alaska Native Missing Persons Cases
	 Lieutenant Command Schools: Leadership Training for Tribal Law Enforcement
	 National Faith & Blue Weekend
	 Understanding our Past and Reforming our Future: Law Enforcement and Homelessness Webinar
	 Law Enforcement Investigations of Financial Exploitation and Fraud of Older Americans Webinar
	 The COPS Office Awards $24,472,081 to 46 Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies
	 Director’s Corner: Improving Tribal Public Safety
      
     December 2020
      	Community Policing Based on Personal Relationships in Branson, Missouri
        	Strategies for Agency Health During a Pandemic: Maintaining Mental Health Also Key
	  COVID-19 Lessons Learned for Correctional/Detention Facilities
	  Providing Care and Resources to the Homeless Population During COVID-19
	  Sharing the Solutions: Police Partnerships, Homelessness, and Public Health
	  Operation Helping Hand Takes Substance Abuse Services on the Road
	  How to Fly Your Drone When It’s Thirty Below
	  Approaches to Inclusion at Michigan State University
	  
	  Director’s Corner: Solutions for Dealing with COVID-19 and Other Pressing Problems
         			
         
         
         2019
            February 2019
                  The Grand Rapids Police Department: Grassroots Initiatives for Recruitment and Trust-Building
                    Director's Corner: Working with Local Communities to Reduce Crime: The Project Safe Neighborhoods National Conference
                    NASRO Hosts National School Safety Leaders’ Summit
                    January was Human Trafficking Awareness Month
                    Meet Grady Judd: Leader of the Major Counties Sheriffs of America and Creator of Operation Naughty, Not Nice
                    North Charleston Police Department Wins Trust with Girls Football
                    COPS Office 5th Annual Community Policing in Action Photo Contest Winners
                    Spokane Police Department: Reform at its Best
                    The Complete Package: Yavapai County Gets Everyone on Board to Decriminalize Mental Health
                March 2019
                  March 2019 Photo Contest Winner: The Cranston Police Department: Developing Community Outreach Solutions from Everyday Interactions
                    Director's Corner: Women in Policing
                    Building Trust & Legitimacy between Police and Students through Experiential Learning: Forensic Science & Investigation Day
                    New Publications from the COPS Office
                    Police for Tomorrow: Creating a New Generation of Leaders
                    Raising Tipis and Solving Crimes: The Nez Perce Indian Youth Explorers’ Police Academy
                    PowerPlay Interactive Development: Building Bridges between Police and Academia
                    Advancing Community Policing through a Regional Training Approach
                    The Homeless Outreach Team in Wichita, Kansas - Eyewitness Accounts
                 April 2019
                  April 2019 Photo Contest Winner: The Orange County Sheriff’s Department: Tools, Training and Trust for the Job
                    Director's Corner: Drones
                    Now Open! COPS Office Funding Programs
                    Law Enforcement Spotlight: Conyers, Georgia
                    Building Trust between Police and Communities to Commemorate a Fallen Officer
                    A New Nationwide Instructor Training Initiative on Community Policing
                    Galax: Building Trust with the Hispanic Community
                    Animal Cruelty: A Serious Crime Leading to Horrific Outcomes
                May 2019
                  Director’s Corner: Police Week 2019
			  May 2019 Photo Contest Winner: The Fauquier County Sheriff's Department: True Sense of Care for the Community
            CTAS in Action: Nebraska and Kansas-based Native American police use DOJ grant to upgrade technology, improve public safety
            First Ever National Consortium Dedicated to Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide to Meet
            Policing: A Noble Profession, A Stressful Job
            Meeting Your Agency’s Training Goals: The Free, Self-Paced Training Portal Accessible to All Law Enforcement 
             Expanding Tribal Law Enforcement Power to Increase Public Safety in Alabama
             Advancing Public Safety for Officers and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
             Other DOJ Funding
                June 2019
                  Director’s Corner: Collaborating with our Partners
                    June 2019 Photo Contest Winner:The DeKalb (IL) Police Department: Every Little Thing Counts
                    Officer Drowned:  Water Safety Tips and Training for Law Enforcement
                    Parenting while Policing
                    Learning from an Officer’s Near Miss: Trooper Hit while Helping Stranded Motorist in Inclement Weather
                    Minnesota Anti-Heroin Task Force Places High Value on Partnerships with Tribal Law Enforcement
                    New Web Page Dedicated to Resources for Interactions between Law Enforcement and Individuals with Mental Health Issues
                    Elder Justice Resources
                    Connecting with Kids on Stage and a Baseball Diamond: Ideas for a Transformative Youth Program
                
                
                
       July 2019
      	Michigan State Police: Communication Makes the Difference
            Mass Shootings: Preparing for Violent Events
            10 Tips for Keeping Cool in the Summer
            Learning from an Officer’s Near Miss: Nearly Hit by Car while Attempting to Assist Deputy 
             National Blue Alert Network
             Redefining Leadership Development for Law Enforcement: The Museum of Tolerance Approach
      
       
       August 2019
      	Round Rock (TX) Police Department: One Community
            What Lies Beneath: How to Set Up a Police Dive Unit
            Small Towns, Big Crowds: Policing Tourist Destinations
            Lessons Learned from Studying Averted/Completed Acts of Mass Violence in Schools 
             How to Write a Compelling Memorandum of Understanding for your School Resource Officer Program
             School Safety Planning: Resources for Law Enforcement and School Administrators
             NASRO Collaborating with the COPS Office in School Resource Officer Training
             Go on an Amazing Journey in the National Law Enforcement Museum
               Portland Active Shooter Training: Police and Houses of Worship Working Together
              Director's Corner: School Safety
      
     September 2019
      	Fixing a Hole Where the Rain Gets In: Community Policing a Hurricane in Largo, FL
            Police are Victims Too: How to Protect Your Department from Cybercrime
            The COPS Office Turns 25!
            Concerns of Rural Law Enforcement: What We Heard from the Field 
             Engaging Communities Through Technology
             Ten Recruiting Tips for Finding Good Officers
             The L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award: St. Cloud, Minnesota
             The L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award: Charlotte, North Carolina
      
     
      October 2019
      	The Methuen Police Department: Officer Wellness Isn’t Just About the Physical Anymore
    The Camden County Police Department: An Agency of Empowerment
    Assistance in Combating Domestic Violence
    Come see the COPS Office at IACP
    The Community Policing in Action Photo Contest is Now Open
    Enhancing Community Policing Through an Effective LPR Strategy
    Improving School Safety: The 2nd Annual National Summit of State Tip Lines
    Securing the Future of Law Enforcement by Looking to the Past: The Rapid City Recruitment Program
    Director's Corner: Crime Prevention
      
      
      November 2019
      	November Photo Contest Winner: Harris County (TX) Constable, Precinct 3
   Director's Corner: Native American Heritage Month
    Keeping Nightlife Safe: The Arlington Restaurant Initiative
    New Publications from the COPS Office
    Our IACP Recap
    The Salt Lake City Community Connection Center: Three Teams, One Center
      
      December 2019
      	December Photo Contest Winner: Charleston (SC) PD Goes Back to School
   Director's Corner: Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing
    Managing your Message: How to Work with the News Media
    COPS Office Knowledge Products: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
    Surviving the Job
    The Tulsa Sobering Center: A Money, Time, and Life Saving Alternative to Jail
         
         
         
         
         
          2018
            January 2018
                  January 2018 Photo Contest Winner: The Lexington Police Department:
                      “Community Policing in the Horse Capital of the World”
                    Now Announcing: 4th Annual Community Policing in Action Photo Contest Winners
                    Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.
                    The Intersection of Local Law Enforcement and Labor Trafficking
                    Rescue, Response, and Resilience: An incident review of the Orlando public safety response to the attack on the Pulse nightclub
                February 2018
                  February 2018 Photo Contest Winner: The Mott Community College Department of Public Safety: “Police Work is a Noble Profession”
                    Fort Pierce Police Department’s Courageous Kids Program Bringing New Experiences to City’s Youth
                    Learning Lessons from Averted Acts of Violence in Schools
                    5 Things to Consider Before Posting Cops in Schools
                March 2018
                  March 2018 Photo Contest Winner: The Howard County Police Department:
                      “We all need to feel loved, wanted,
                      and supported.”
                    Hometown Recruiting:
                      Innovation, Creativity, Connectivity and Community Policing
                    Addressing Diversity in Law Enforcement: A Forum at Howard University
                    Virtual Reality as an Empathy Building Community Policing Tool
                    Law Enforcement Response to the Mental Health Crisis: Resources and Publications
                April 2018
                  April 2018 Photo Contest Winner: The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office:
                      Community Policing - One Pedal at a Time
                    Introduction to Sexual Assault Awareness Month Special Issue
                    Understanding, Investigating, and Responding to Sexual Assault
                    Responding to Sexual Assault: The You Have Options Program
                    Arkansas’ Criminal Justice Institute
                      Offers Invaluable Sexual Assault Training to Rural Agencies
                    Resources from the Office on Violence Against Women
                    Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing
                    New Publications from the COPS Office
                May 2018
                  May 2018 Photo Contest Winner: The Goodyear Police Department: “The Better the Officer, the Better the Department”
                    Message from COPS Office Director Phil Keith
                    Community Policing: Much More Than Walking a Beat
                    Sheriffs Working in Collaboration with Communities and Peers
                    Tennessee Bureau of Investigations: Reducing the Availability and Use of Opioids
                    Combatting the Opioid Epidemic Includes Caring for the Children Impacted
                    Addressing MS-13 and Gangs through Collaboration and Prevention
                    Social Media as a Crime Reduction Tool
                    School Resource Officers (SRO) and Hall County Student Safety
                    Interdiction for the Protection of Children: A Program of Partnerships to Stop Trafficking
                    PTSD among Police Officers: Impact on Critical Decision Making
                June 2018
                  June 2018 Photo Contest Winner: The Bloomington Police Department: “Leading with Heart and Soul”
                    Buy-In Is Irrelevant When It’s Just A Better Way: One Reason Why NOPD’s Novel Police Peer Intervention Training Program Is Taking Off
                    De-escalation Tactics for Military Veterans Reaches Target Audiences
                    The San Diego Police Department’s Officer Wellness Program
                    Officer Wellness and PTSD: A Perspective from the Field
                    Prepare Today for What Can Happen Tomorrow: Coordinated Active Attack Training for All First Responders
                
       July 2018
      	Director's Corner: Department of Justice Leaders Visit Camden County Police Department to Discuss Violent Crime Reduction Initiatives
        	The Mesa Police Department: “Leading Through the Tough Times”
         	The Fontana Police Department Campaigns with Comedy: A New Take to Anti-Bully Messaging
         	Newport News Police Department, Newport News Sheriff's Office, and An Achievable Dream, Inc. Celebrate the 2017 L.Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award
         	A School Safety Program Through an Information Sharing Lens
         	Meskwaki Nation Police Department and the CTAS Program
         	The Justice Department and NASRO Collaborate on School Safety
      
       
       August 2018
      	The Decatur (AL) Police Department: “Safety Education Through Sidewalk Chalk”
        	Church Watch: A Way to Harden Soft Targets
         	Digital Community Policing: The New Frontiers in Civilian Engagement
         	NIOT Series Highlights Arlington, TX and Camden County, NJ
         	New Publications from the COPS Office
      
      September 2018
      	Director's Corner:
What the Data Tells Us about Crime Rate Reduction: The COPS Office at the NOBLE Conference
        	The Orlando (FL) Police Department: “Mission to Connect with the Community”
         	Critical Topics in School Safety: COPS Briefing on SVPP Funding Considerations
         	Creating Safe and Inclusive Communities from the Perspective of Canton, MI, Police Department (Part 1)
            Comprehensive School Safety Planning – Federal Resources
            New Publications from the COPS Office
      
      
      October 2018
      	The Orange County (CA) Sheriff’s Department: OCSD Bomb Squad - Community Engagement with a Small But Mighty Team
        	Director's Corner:
 Collaboration and Engagement with Law Enforcement Partners at IACP Conference
         	COPS 2018 Funding Announced
         	The Community Policing in Action Photo Contest is Back!
            Creating Safe and Inclusive Communities
 from the Perspective of Canton, MI,
 Police Department (Part 2)
            October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
             Second Annual Attorney General’s Award For
 Distinguished Service in Policing: Honoring Law Enforcement Officers and Deputies
      
      
      November 2018
      	The Laguna Pueblo Public Safety Department: Proactive Approach to Trust-Building and Community Policing
        	Director’s Corner: Recognizing Law Enforcement Excellence
         	Profiles of Distinguished Law Enforcement
         	Honor and Courage: Responding to Tragedy
            Leading by Example: Building Relationships with Youth
            COPS Office Increases Tribal Access to Critical Crime Information with $1.5 Million in Support
               New Publications from the COPS Office
      
      December 2018
      	The Stockton Police Department: Underlining the ‘Community’ in ‘Community Policing’
        	Director's Corner: Our Thanks to Those Who Keep Us Safe in Our Communities and On Our Borders
         	Keeping Spirits Bright for Cops, Kids, and Communities
         	New from the COPS Office: What’s New in Blue
            Improving the Identification and Reporting of Hate Crimes
            Fires and Law Enforcement
         	North Texas Sheriffs Work Together to Reduce Drug Smuggling and Human Trafficking
         	New Law Enforcement Resources for Combating Animal Cruelty
            Arlington Police App Streamlines Internal Communication
          
          
          2017
            January 2017
                  January 2017 Photo Contest Winner: The Arlington, Massachusetts Police Department: “Proactive and Proud”
                February 2017
                  February 2017 Photo Contest Winner: The Houston Police Department “Badges and Bears”
                    Collaboration and Mentorship: Quakertown First Responders Explorer Post #58
                    Street Law for Police & Teens: Advancing Justice through Classroom Education Programs
                    A History of African Americans in Law Enforcement
                March 2017
                  March 2017 Photo Contest Winner: The Marietta Police Department “Where Community Matters”
                    The HOPE Initiative: A Community Partnership to Battle Opioid Addiction
                    Edna House for Women: A Grassroots Approach to Help Women Gain Sobriety
                    A History of Women in Law Enforcement
                April 2017
                  Law Enforcement Spotlight: The Suffield Police Department
                    April 2017 Photo Contest Winner: The Providence Police Department: “It’s Real. It’s Organic.”
                    Tribal Oriented Policing Strategies (TOPS) is now available online!
                    Los Angeles Police Department and Little Free Library: Engagement through Books
                    Anne Arundel County Police Department Partners with the Severn Library
                May 2017
                  Law Enforcement Spotlight: Vallejo Police Department
                    May 2017 Photo Contest Winner: The Arlington Police Department: “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child”
                    National Police Week: Remembering the Fallen - Honoring Those Who Serve
                    The COPS Office and the National Blue Alert Act: A Perfect Fit
                June 2017
                  Law Enforcement Spotlight: Round Rock Police Department: Improving Safety Measures During Encounters with Canines
                    The Coatesville Police Department: “There’s Nothing Wrong with Getting a Little Wet”
                    How Tribes can “TAP” into Critical Crime Data: COPS Funding in Action
                    Exploitation of Seniors: A Training Opportunity for Law Enforcement on Financial Crimes Against the Elderly
                    COPS Funding Opportunities and the New Preparing for Active Shooter Situations (PASS) Program
                July 2017
                  The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Department: "Where Community Policing and Customer Service Meet"
                    Houston Alianza Against Crime
                    NASRO National Conference in Washington, DC: Engagement with School Resource Officers
                    New COPS Office Publication Focuses on Officer Resilience
                    Safety and Crime Prevention in Schools:  A Day in the Life of a School Resource Officer
                    DEA Guide for Local Law Enforcement and First Responders about the Dangers of Fentanyl Exposure
                August 2017
                  The Pima County Sheriff’s Department: Covering a Large Territory with a Community Policing Approach
                    Law Enforcement Spotlight: Mitakuye Oyasin (we are all related) - The intersection of cultural beliefs and community policing with the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety
                    Policing in Higher Education – A Student Perspective
                    Take a Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes: A Cultural Intelligence Training Experience for Law Enforcement
                September 2017
                  The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department: “A True American Hero”
                    National Coffee with a Cop Day is October 4, 2017
                    High Impact Collaboration Between Law Enforcement and Communities: The 2017 L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award
                    Combatting Bias-Related Crimes
                    Training Opportunity: The 27th Annual Problem-Oriented Policing Conference
                    New Jersey Hosts Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day - October 6, 2017
                October 2017
                  The Tulalip Tribal Police Department Halloween in Tulalip: Pumpkins, Police, and Play
                    Gainesville Police Department: Managing Social Media During Hurricane Relief Efforts
                    Meet the COPS Office at IACP 2017: Philadelphia, PA October 21–24, 2017
                    Now Accepting Submissions to the 2018 Community Policing in Action Photo Contest
                    Celebrating Halloween with the Community – Peoria IL Police Department
                    Using a Focused Deterrence Strategy with Intimate Partner Violence
                    A Blue Note: The Role of Local Elected Officials in Community Policing
                November 2017
                  The Little Rock Police Department: “To Comfort and Protect”
                    Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) Officer Roderique McClain: “Just because you’re a senior, doesn’t mean that you’re old!”
                    Redlands Police Department’s Mobile Book Plane
                    Teaming Up to Fight Financial Abuse of Older Adults
                    The COPS Training Portal is Live
                    Building Bridges through Books: Minneapolis Police and Little Free Library Launch National Law Enforcement Community Engagement Campaign
                December 2017
                  The Winston-Salem Police Department: “It’s Just like Breathing Everyday”
                    Performance and Recovery Optimization (PRO) in San Antonio Police Department
                    Annual FBI Report Is a Reminder of the Stress, Trauma, and Violence Officers Endure To Protect and Serve
                    Mindfulness: The Next Frontier of Battling Officer Stress
                    Newly-Released COPS Office Publications Focus on Cost Reduction Strategies
          
          
          2016
            January 2016
                  Reading with the Chief
                    
        Human Trafficking Prevention Month
        Spotlight on Japan: Social Systems Security – A Combination of People and Science (Part I)
        Roundup of the Cops and Robbers Symposium
        Healing Communities – From Resources to Technical Assistance
                February 2016
                  Chesapeake, Virginia: Where Community Policing and Customer Service Go Hand in Hand
        Answering the Call to Mentor 21st Century Policing through Youth Engagement
        How Mental Health Training Helps School Resource Officers
        Juvenile Recidivism Reduction: A Phenomenological Investigation of Successful Juvenile Reintegration Executive Summary
        Spotlight on Japan–Social Systems Security, a Combination of People and Science Part II
                March 2016
                  Skokie, Illinois: Community Policing through Shopping and Hugs
      
        Drawing Together When Bombs Go Off: Building Community Resilience in the 21st Century
        New Resources for Law Enforcement Leaders on Combating Child Sex Trafficking
        National Efforts with a Focus on Local Agencies: The Presidents Task Force on 21st Century Policing
                April 2016
                  COPS Office Photo Contest – April Winner
      
        The Pillars of 21st Century  Youth-focused Policing
        Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids
        Arizona Interdiction for the Protection of Children Program
        2016 COPS Office Solicitations
                May 2016
                  COPS Office Photo Contest – May Winner
      
        Stop Hate: Action Steps for Local Communities
        Social Media and Neighborhood-Based Policing Officers: A Path Forward
        The OK Program: A Collaborative Partnership between Law Enforcement and the African-American Community
         Co-Producing Public Safety: Communities, Law Enforcement, and Public Health Researchers Work to Prevent Crime Together
        2016 COPS Office Solicitations
                June 2016
                  COPS Office Photo Contest – June Winner     
        Tribal and Bureau of Indian Affairs Agencies Take the Community Policing Self-Assessment Tool
        USNCB Strengthens Access to International Systems       
        2016 COPS Office Solicitations
                
                July 2016
                  The Newark (Delaware) Police Department: To Protect and Embrace
        Public Agencies Head Online to Poll Residents, Gather Input
        When Serving Meets Surviving – Officer Mindset Matters
        Operation Understanding DC
                August 2016
                  The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department: Maintaining Healthy Lifestyles
        Police Reform vs. Policing Reform
        INTERPOL Washington Launches Notice Request Service
                September 2016
                  Community Policing Dispatch Photo Contest Winner: Jefferson County (Colorado) Sheriff's Office
        COPS Office Director's Letter on SROs
     Improving Officer Resiliency to Stress and Associated Health Outcomes
     Perception is Reality
     Some Solutions to the Reputation Crisis Impacting Policing
                October 2016
                  Photo Contest Winner: The Abington Township Police Department President declares "National Community Policing Week" Story: High Point, NC, Offender Focused Domestic Violence Initiative
        Responding to Minority Youth        
        Halloween and “Deltopia” Made Safer by UCIV Volunteer Program
        21st Century Policing Forum: In “Protecting the Rights of LGBTQ+ People”
                November 2016
                  The Woodstock Police Department  
Overview of National Community Policing Week 
Inaugural Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing  
Engaging Students in 21st Century Policing  
2016 L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award  
Coffee with a Cop: Five Years Later Assessment of the San Francisco PD 
Are you on the  Implementation Map?
Publications Release: National Community Policing Week
                December 2016
                  The Milwaukee Police Department: High Fives and Pedestrian Safety 
Improving Police-Community Relations in Six U.S. Cities  
On the Beat over the Holidays: In Conversation with Wayne Vincent  
The Peacemaker Corps: Promoting Peace, Tolerance, and Conflict Resolution 
Private Prisons: Change in Policy and Practice 
Social Media: How Police Agencies Are Re-writing the Communications Handbook
          
          
          2015
            January 2015
                  Five COPS Office Directors Look Back and Think Forward at the 20th Anniversary Celebration
                    Is Saskatchewan’s Crime-Reduction Initiative a model for states across America facing high crime rates?
                
                March 2015
                  National Network for Safe Communities: An Overview
                April 2015
      	April Photo Contest Winner
A New Procedural Justice Course
COPS Office Information Sharing Grants in CA
Measure CP for Free!
COPS Office Peer Reviewers
2015 Sutin Award Open
                May 2015
                  A Booming Problem: Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Elder Abuse
                    How SROs Can Divert Students from the Justice System
                June 2015
                  Addressing Front Porch Parcel Theft
                    Ready, Set, Engage! Ideas and Options for Community Engagement and Partnership Building
                July 2015
                  Kalamazoo, Michigan: Using Community Policing to Create a “Wow” Department
                August 2015
                August Photo Contest Winner
Resources from NCMEC
About OJP Diagnostic Center
                September 2015
                  How Does the Federal Government Help Communities Leverage Data-Driven Change to Improve Public Safety?
                    Reducing the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails: Why Sheriffs Are ‘Stepping Up’
                October 2015
                  SROs and Creating Safe Space: COPS Office Presentation at the NASRO Conference
                November 2015
                  The Factor of WOW in Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy: Promoting Public Trust and Confidence through WOW Service and Servant Guardianship
                    Lessons from the Police Response to the Demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri
                    Child Sex Trafficking Online Training
          
          
          
          2014
            January 2014
                  A Look at Human Trafficking and San Diego's Crime Initiative for Their Southwest Border
                    How the Web Presents New Challenges for Law Enforcement Agencies
               February 2014
            	Burbank Mental Health Evaluation Team
The “WE CARE” Movement
While You're Away
Combating Human Trafficking
Upcoming Coffee with a Cop workshops
                March 2014
                Proactive Community Engagement
Public Safety Partnerships
Toxic Leaders Derailing Your CP
Combatting Crime in Harlem
2013 Sutin Award Winners
COPS Office Micro-Grant Initiative
2014 CPD Program
                April 2014
                Western Missouri Reentry Team
Recently Fallen Alert Program
Community and Youth Hockey
CP and Tracking Its Success
Recap from National League of Cities
2014 CPD Coming Soon!
Apply to be a COPS Fellow
Crimes Against Seniors
                May 2014
                  CrimeStat IV – Continuing to Improve Spatial Statistics Programming for the Analysis of Crime
                    Modern-Day Slavery: Community Policing has a Blueprint for “Walking the Talk”
                    When Seconds Count: Free App Alerts for On and Off Duty Officers of Active School Shootings
                June 2014
                  Preventing Harm and Proving a Negative:New article calls for more research on public health approaches for law enforcement
                    Preventing Law Enforcement Officer Suicide
                July 2014
                  Keeping Your School Hallways Safe
                    On-Officer Video: A Ground Up Approach
                    Remembering Those Who Served: National Police Week
                    INTERPOL Washington and Nlets: A Partnership to Share International Criminal Information
                August 2014
                  Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Guidebook in Development
                    The Military and Law Enforcement: A Thank You
                September 2014
                  A Different Response to Intimate Partner Violence
                    Thieves Know No Boundaries: Using GPS Technology to Address Cemetery Theft
                    Spreading a Cure for Crime
                    Child Sexual Abuse and Girls — A First Response
                October 2014
                  Implementing a Body-Worn Camera Program: Recommendations and Lessons Learned
                    Violent Extremism in the Digital Age: How to Detect and Meet the Threat
                    Promising Practices for Saving Drug Endangered Children
                November 2014
                  Shining a Light on Traditionally Hidden Disabilities – The National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability (Part One)
                December 2014
                  Shining a Light on Traditionally Hidden Disabilities – The National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability (Part Two)
                    When it Comes to Eyewitness ID Best Practices, the Science is Settled
          
          
          2013
            January 2013
                  Tribal Policing Partnerships: The Muckleshoot Tribe and the Sheriff
                    NamUs: Partnering Law Enforcement, Medical Professions, and the Community to Solve Missing and Unidentified Persons Cases
                    When Police Encounter Persons Who Stutter
                    Procedural Justice: Advancing Police Legitimacy
               February 2013
                       1-on-1 with Captain Garret Tom, SFPD
Response to School-Based Incidents
A Priceless Public-Private Partnership
When Police Engage Immigrant Communities
Dismounting Due to the Economy
                March 2013
                  Work in Progress — From Tragedy to Healing: Oak Creek, Wisconsin
COPS Office Micro-Grants
A Role for Officers in Schools
Training the Trainer
Crowd Management – The Retail Perspective
                April 2013
                  Seattle LEAD’s on Law Enforcement Diversion
                    DECSYS: Automating Collaboration
                    Shift Scheduling May be Key to Improving Health and Cutting Costs
                May 2013
                  Hate Crime Reporting – Working to Close the Gap
                June 2013
                  What We Can Do About Street Harassment
                    Recruit Training: Are we preparing officers for a community oriented department?
                July 2013
                  Women in Law Enforcement
                August 2013
                  A Smarter Way to End Homelessness
                September 2013
                  Fairness as a Crime Prevention Tool
The Importance of Legitimacy in Hot Spots Policing
The Importance of Procedural Justice
Procedural Justice: High Expectations
Policing and Perceptions of Fairness
                October 2013
                  Transforming an Agency to Respond to Domestic Violence
                    More De-Escalation Tactics Training on the Way
                
                December 2013
                  Enhancing Survivability at Mass Casualty Events
Coffee with a Cop
Police and Dog Encounters
Will the Growing Militarization of Our Police Doom Community Policing?
Innovative Policing on a College Campus: UMASS
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