Community Engagement
Community Engagement is essential for local and state government agencies aiming to build trust, encourage public participation, and ensure that policies reflect residents’ needs and concerns. Governments can foster stronger connections with their communities through outreach programs, public forums, and collaborative decision-making. This directory offers articles on community engagement and related topics like Community Development, which focuses on improving the overall well-being and sustainability of communities through targeted initiatives.
Grants, up to $25,000, will support community relief, community outreach, training, specialized equipment and vegetation mitigation and fuels reduction
Interim Chief Mark Kreamer is now officially leading Cheshire EMS, focusing on training, first responder partnerships and managing rising costs as federal funding phases out
Officials cite ShotSpotter, Flock cameras, and intervention programs as major factors in Macon’s ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime
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The “peacekeepers” in the new unit received training in areas including crowd de-escalation tactics and crisis interruption
Acting Chief Larry Scirotto will use an earlier staffing study to assess and possibly reallocate resources to impact OT and staffing shortages
The Austin Police Association plans to take action against the city’s enforcement of “the illegal provisions”
Frank Ray visited with cops, firefighters and dispatchers during his 35-city music tour and stopped at Capitol Hill to introduce FRAY
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Domestic and international calls from wall phones and tablets are now free for “maintaining positive bonds between incarcerated people and their loved ones”
The interactive dashboard provides daily updates and summary information about the current inmate population
The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public
Strong branding establishes a law enforcement agency as a credible and trustworthy source of information
“Let’s be clear, this is domestic terrorism,” said Al Schmidt, a Republican city commissioner in Philadelphia
It’s the second time in a month that the city has been sued over how it’s asking voters if they want to replace the police department
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In nine states, at least some jurisdictions have allowed certain voters to cast their ballots electronically via their home computers or through a mobile app
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A “neighborhood concerns index survey” has been created to identify the area’s needs and receive feedback from residents
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