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More than 170 years ago, on February 1, 1855, Alan Pinkerton was contracted to create one of the earliest known railroad police agencies. He was tasked
to respond … without delay … give their p...
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It is no secret that the policing profession currently faces a recruitment and retention problem. For several years now, agencies of all types, sizes, and locations have been struggling to find and re...
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Community policing is a culture that enhances trust and legitimacy through collaborative, sustainable relationships with the police and the public to address solutions to crime and improve people’s ...
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Community trust is vital to effective policing and supporting the well-being of both police officers and the community members they serve. This trust can help foster a safe and cooperative environment...
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In 1979, Chief Richard LaMunyon of the Wichita Police Department attended a Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) event that would, unknowingly, lead to a lifetime commitment of championing the needs of chil...
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Training is important for today’s policing profession, yet good quality and contemporary training can be hard to find. Additionally, the time and cost involved in completing training can be difficul...
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As of July 2024, there are 574 federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes in the United States. In addition, there are 324 federally recognized American Indian reservations ...
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There are many benefits to gain from a mentoring relationship, both for mentees and mentors. Policing professionals can obtain a lot from such partnerships but may struggle to find the right mentor or...
