One Year Later, NYPD's Hybrid Fleet Thriving
In April 2009, the New York Police Department (NYPD) announced the rollout
of 40 Nissan Altima Hybrids, the first hybrid vehicles driven by NYPD patrol officers.
The number of hybrids in the NYPD fleet now... Read More
One on One With…Chief Jim Burack,
Milliken Police Department
The COPS Office’s Dr. Debra Cohen caught up with Chief Burack on the heels of a dedication ceremony for the new Milliken Police Station and Meeting House this past January. Read More
Director’s Column
The issue of crime and justice in Indian country is a priority for the President, the
Attorney General, and the COPS Office. The rate of violent crime in Indian country is
two and a half times the national average and can be...
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Fusion Centers: Partnerships in Action
In February, more than 1,000 federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement representatives gathered from around the country for the fourth annual Fusion Center Conference... Read More
Using Community Policing to Manage Police Equipment
When most people think of police, the first thing that probably comes to mind is their
most visible role: patrol operations. However, the inner workings of police departments
are extremely more dynamic...
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Social Networks:
A Community Policing Technique
for Disaster Response
September 11, Hurricane Katrina, tsunamis, earthquakes, airport security, cell phones, camera phones, 2-way Internet usage, texting, Facebook, blogging, etc. Read More
Call for Submissions: 2010 Herman Goldstein Award
The Center for Problem-Oriented Policing has announced a call for submissions for the
2010 Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence in Problem-Oriented Policing. The
deadline to submit a project for consideration...
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International Association of Women in Police
Accepting Nominations
for 2010 International
Recognition and Scholarship Award
The International Association of Women Police (IAWP) is soliciting 2010 nominations for one of its prestigious awards—the International Recognition and Scholarship Award. Read More
Coming Soon to a Desktop Near You
Reflecting new energy and priorities coming from the White House, the Department of
Justice, and COPS Director Bernard Melekian, the COPS Office has started work on
thoroughly revamping the COPS web site.
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COPS on the Road
The COPS Office participates in numerous conferences, training sessions and workshops across the country. The opportunity to meet with public safety practitioners is key in helping the COPS Office shape new programs and resources. Read More
New from COPS
April 1, 2010 marks the debut of a new podcast series for the COPS Office. This
monthly podcast, called The Beat, will feature both the leading innovators and officers
who are shaping the field of American policing.
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