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.

“My 7’03” tall cadet, Jordan, stopped by the station to try on some uniforms. We are going to have to add some material,” Kemah PD Chief Raymond Garivey Jr. said on social media
The White House confirms early talks on turning the 9/11 Memorial & Museum into a federally run national monument
Using his own income, Savannah State University Officer Armani Phaire helps cover bills and expenses for residents to foster goodwill
Frank Ray visited with cops, firefighters and dispatchers during his 35-city music tour and stopped at Capitol Hill to introduce FRAY
Amid a nationwide staffing shortage, learn how you can support the lifesaving role of public safety dispatchers – the FIRST first responders
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
What’s on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day for your department and community
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
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
A “neighborhood concerns index survey” has been created to identify the area’s needs and receive feedback from residents
A community care fund equips officers to meet the immediate, emergent needs of the citizens they serve
The Secret Service said in a statement that it’s committed to making sure the inauguration is safe and secure
City officials said the protesters became so disruptive that the meeting was unable to continue
Poll challengers who tried to forcibly enter the counting room were met by police, who said both parties had reached their legal maximum