New Initiative Aims to Expand Crime Prevention Programs in Police, Court System

Jan 19, 2023

Credit: BrianAJackson / iStockphoto By Tammy LeythamWith Americans losing confidence in law enforcement and the justice system, The Just Trust has launched a $4 million effort to expand bold approaches to community safety and accountability.The Safer Communities...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD Transforms a Year After ‘CMPD Serves’ Launch

Nov 8, 2022

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police vehicle on the side of highway. Credit: Shutterstock By Tammy LeythamWhat does it take to rebuild relationships with a distrusting public? The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department of North Carolina responded by developing a customer...

The Power of Community Policing

Sep 23, 2022

In her 26-year law enforcement career, Cathy Lanier rose through the ranks of the Washington, D.C. police force with the goal of changing the city’s image as “the murder capital of the world.” Promoted to Chief in 2007, she spent nearly a decade creating a legacy of...

Powering Communities to Reduce Gun Violence

Sep 23, 2022

Fighting crime and reducing violence takes innovation and patience. Explore how building Community Response Teams of neighborhood leaders and influencers is one of the best ways to make cities safer, according to Sgt. Jermaine Harris, of Chicago Police Area Community...

Law Enforcement and the Autism/IDD Community

Sep 23, 2022

The last 15 years have seen an increase in service calls involving individuals affected with varying degrees of autism and other intellectual development disorders. The ability to identify and appropriately respond to these disorders is vital to ensure effective...

It’s About Connecting

Sep 23, 2022

Developing a culture of public safety relies on engagement and connecting. This inspiring talk by Dan Batsie, chief of emergency medical services at the Vermont Department of Health, explores how bringing people together is the foundation for building stronger and...