Police departments across the United States are striving to do a better job.
The community policing approach is aimed at decreasing crime and increasing
public trust
by fostering understanding
between
the police and the communities they serve and protect. Find out more. |»
Llaw enforcement officials and other experts from around the country — including
two San Diego police officers, the director of the San Francisco Office of Citizen
Complaints, and an expert in Chicago — share their thoughts on creating
and maintaining effective civilian oversight systems. |»
In a crime ridden city, would you propose a gun buy-back program? More visible
beat officers? A new effort against gangs? Put yourself in the shoes of a mayor,
a police officer and a citizen to find out the consequences of your actions
in these six real-life scenarios.|»
In "Every Mother's Son," policing techniques come into question when innocent
lives are lost. The New York City Police Department provides all officers with
this guide, which describes the appropriate actions to take in different cases
and
the
situations
in
which deadly force may be necessary. Read from the guide. |»
