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Police agencies often hear about community concerns through town meetings, conversations, or complaints. Community-wide surveys, sometimes used in other industries, are unusual in public safety....
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While growing up, young children are often told to dream big and that they can do anything they set their minds on. Although these motivational sayings may not be entirely incorrect, they neglect to m...
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Gabriel Minnucci always wanted to attend Pennsylvania State Police’s Camp Cadet, a camp that promotes good relations between police and local youth. Unfortunately, there were two things standing in ...
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Becoming a police officer was once held in high esteem, but there has recently been a rapid decline in recruitment rates of the younger generation. Many attribute this decline to the public’s percep...
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Each day, police officers see all-too-familiar situations—a family struggling to keep the lights on; parents and children without adequate food; and far too many people suffering from drug and alcoh...
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Imagine two young boys. One does well in school but is quiet and often keeps to himself. The other teen is on probation and hesitant around law enforcement.
What can bring these two different kids ...
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With the aroma of roasted coffee beans in the air and the ring of the cash register signaling the first order, the baristas at Boilermaker Brew begin their workday. It won’t be an average workday, t...
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Peace is typically recognized as a state of tranquility or quiet, such as freedom from civil disturbance. It is something that most communities strive for, and it almost seems unattainable at times. H...