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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) announced over $33 million in funding to advance the practice of community policing in law …
$33 Million Awarded to Advance Community Policing Efforts Across the Country Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Kennett Square Police Department has implemented a new nonlethal, de-escalation device called the BolaWrap. The BolaWrap is a unique device that has the ability to …
Kennett Square PD Implement BolaWrap, a Remote Restraint Device for Safer Policing Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — “De-escalating” a potentially dangerous situation does not come naturally to many people. However, thanks to critically important training, Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police officers now have additional …
Westtown-East Goshen Police Give ‘De-Escalation’ Training to Officers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A Chester County Sheriff’s Office initiative with local law enforcement officers and African American teen-ambassadors leads to friendship and training.
Youth Ambassadors and Law Enforcement Build Bridges and Skills with De-escalation Training Read More