News on community policing

Here are some recent news articles and updates on community policing:

National News

  1. FBI Releases 2020 Crime Data: The FBI has released its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program's 2020 crime data, which shows a 3.3% decrease in violent crime and a 0.6% decrease in property crime compared to 2019. The data also highlights the importance of community policing in reducing crime. (Source: FBI)
  2. Community Policing Grants Awarded: The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $25 million in grants to support community policing initiatives across the country. The grants will fund programs that focus on building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. (Source: Justice.gov)
  3. Police-Community Relations Improve: A new survey by the Pew Research Center finds that 63% of Americans believe that police-community relations have improved over the past year, while 24% believe they have stayed the same and 13% believe they have worsened. (Source: Pew Research Center)

Local News

  1. Chicago's Community Policing Efforts Pay Off: The Chicago Police Department has seen a significant decrease in crime and an increase in community trust since implementing its community policing strategy. The department has also established a new community policing academy to train officers in de-escalation techniques and cultural diversity. (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  2. Denver's Community Policing Program Expands: The Denver Police Department has expanded its community policing program to include more officers and community outreach initiatives. The program aims to build trust between law enforcement and the community by increasing transparency and accountability. (Source: Denver Post)
  3. New Orleans' Community Policing Efforts Focus on Youth: The New Orleans Police Department has launched a new community policing initiative that focuses on building relationships with young people in the city. The program includes mentorship programs, job training, and community events. (Source: NOLA.com)

Research and Studies

  1. Study Finds Community Policing Reduces Crime: A new study by the National Institute of Justice finds that community policing initiatives can reduce crime rates by up to 20%. The study analyzed data from 15 cities that implemented community policing programs and found that the programs were most effective in reducing crime in areas with high levels of community engagement. (Source: National Institute of Justice)
  2. Community Policing and Racial Bias: A new study by the Urban Institute finds that community policing initiatives can help reduce racial bias in policing by increasing transparency and accountability. The study analyzed data from 10 cities that implemented community policing programs and found that the programs were most effective in reducing racial bias in areas with high levels of community engagement. (Source: Urban Institute)

Technology and Community Policing

  1. Body Cameras and Community Trust: A new study by the Police Executive Research Forum finds that the use of body cameras by police officers can increase community trust in law enforcement. The study analyzed data from 10 cities that implemented body camera programs and found that the programs were most effective in increasing trust in areas with high levels of community engagement. (Source: Police Executive Research Forum)
  2. Predictive Policing and Community Policing: A new study by the National Institute of Justice finds that predictive policing initiatives can be effective in reducing crime when combined with community policing strategies. The study analyzed data from 10 cities that implemented predictive policing programs and found that the programs were most effective in reducing crime in areas with high levels of community engagement. (Source: National Institute of Justice)