Strengthening Relations Between Local Police and Immigrant Communities: The Role for Human Rights Commissions
With immigration reform unresolved at the federal level, pressure to crack down on illegal immigration has shifted to localities in general and police departments in particular. Read More
One on One with David Carter, Ph.D.
This month, the Dispatch is pleased to feature an interview with David Carter, Ph.D.,
professor and director of the Intelligence Program at the Michigan State University
School of Criminal Justice.
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The Role of Performance Appraisal Systems
in Community Policing
The primary goals of performance appraisal systems are twofold: to ensure that employees are aware of the expectations the organization has of them, and to assess their activities and performance accordingly. Read More
October is National Crime Prevention Month:
But Preventing Crime Is A Year-Round
Job
Since 1984, when the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) established October as
National Crime Prevention Month, law enforcement agencies around the country have
been taking advantage of the additional focus on crime prevention to encourage safer
behavior.
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Community Policing Nugget:
How Community Policing Has Changed What Police Departments Are Looking for
in New Recruits
As the face of the United States population changes, law enforcement agencies are trying to keep pace with the sweeping demographic shifts. The changes not only have an impact on the communities they protect, but also on the composition of their forces. Read More
See COPS at IACP
If you are coming to the IACP Conference in
San Diego, November 8-13, join us in our workshops to find out what COPS has to offer.
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New From COPS
The third publication in the Crime Prevention Research Review series, this report summarizes the findings from all rigorous academic studies evaluating Neighborhood Watch. Read More