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Safety Measures Reduce Risks as Home Fires Increase in Winter Months
In response to deadly home fires in recent months, the National Fire Protection Association reminds the public of the increased risk of home fires during winter and gives simple ways to prevent them and stay safe.
Industry Associations Promote Best Practices in Christmas Tree Fire Safety
Each year, firefighters respond to an average of 160 home structure fires that started with ignition of a Christmas tree. The American Christmas Tree Association encourages consumers to keep fire safety top-of-mind this holiday season.
Organizations Launch LEO Network to Help Improve Community Relations
MovementForward, Inc., in partnership with Stand Together Trust, recently announced the launch of the Law Enforcement Community-Engagement Network. The first LECEN cohort convened in January, with 20 member agencies represented.
New Initiative Aims to Expand Crime Prevention Programs in Police, Court System
The Just Trust has launched a $4 million effort to expand bold approaches to community safety and accountability. The Safer Communities Accelerator has made a commitment to eight organizations that are championing pre-arrest and pre-trial models.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD Transforms a Year After ‘CMPD Serves’ Launch
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department of North Carolina has developed a customer service training program and curriculum called CMPD Serves. CMPD’s customer satisfaction score jumped from 43 percent to 84 percent after launching the program in 2021.
Case Study: 6-Year-Old Texas Boy Saved by Project ADAM-Trained School Staff
When Jeremiah Harry went into sudden cardiac arrest at school, his teachers and principal sprang into action to keep him alive until emergency personnel could arrive on the scene.
$26B Opioid Settlement: How to Advocate for Funding at the Local Level
Now that funds from the global opioid settlement have begun to reach state coffers, the next questions states must grapple with are: Who gets the money, how much, and for what?
Watch: Chicago Police Work to Empower Communities to Reduce Gun Violence
In his role as a Community Policing Sergeant with the Chicago Police Department, Jermaine Harris develops community-based strategies involving law enforcement and nonprofit partners.
Watch: Police in Montgomery County, Md. Pioneer Outreach for Neurodiverse Individuals
An autism outreach program in Montgomery County, Md. provides police and surrounding agencies with tools to ensure that interactions with neurodiverse individuals are effective and safe for all involved.
COPS Office Partners with Organizations to Advance Community Policing
The goal, according to a COPS Office news release, is for these three partnerships to assist law enforcement agencies in a few strategic and specific ways.