Community Relations

Titles

"Doing the right thing" is at the core of building a positive law enforcement image, and for many California law enforcement agencies, this practice has paid off with huge positive impact on the local communities they serve. This telecourse program shows how different law enforcement agencies throughout California are using a variety of innovative yet simple programs to change perceptions and make a positive difference both within law enforcement and about law enforcement. The program teaches ways that an agency can incorporate changes for a better public image-- resulting in more support from the community and from state and local governments.

The DVD program offers two viewing options:

1. Play Telecourse in its entirety (105 min.)

2. Select among seven Telecourse segments:

• Introduction (4 min.)
• A Positive Image (12 min.)
• Tough Love (20 min.)
• Pretend Police (18 min.)
• Straight Talk (12 min.)
• Meet and Greet (14 min.)
• Mentor Cops (24 min.)

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Community Oriented Policing Update

Focuses on the concept of community-oriented policing (COP) on may levels: as a philosophy, as part of an agency's culture and as a practical approach to policing within a community. Explores the essential components and the goals of community policing programs and includes several specific examples of problem-oriented policing within the COP model. Several successful COP programs are highlighted.

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Community Oriented Policing

Documents the reality of community oriented policing efforts in several police departments throughout the country: Charleston, South Carolina; Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Oakland, California; Phoenix, Arizona; and Santa Ana, California. Officers from each department discuss their projects and describe the difficulties encountered as they face peer pressure, departmental politics, the financial burden of community policing, the nature of the leadership role, resources used within the community, and the dramatic results achieved.

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Cultural Competency

Promotes understanding and respect for racial and cultural differences and the development of effective, non-combative methods of carrying out law enforcement duties in a racially and culturally diverse environment. Teaches the basics of cultural competency by presenting a variety of scenes illustrating some of the common calls for service that officers encounter in the field. In each scenario, the viewer enters the door of the crime to view best practices for handling the call. Topics covered include Asian, disabled, and gay/lesbian community cultures and issues; Latino community cultural concerns; Muslim community and immersion training; Domestic violence as a matter of culture; and Racial profiling overview.

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News Media Relations

Takes law enforcement officers behind the scenes of a television news room to reveal how the news of the day is created. Shows how to manage the media while keeping officers safe--helping everyone to do their job. Reviews legal issues and describes when and where the media has special rights. Shows how being proactive with the media can help a law enforcement agency when the agency needs the media or public's assistance.

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Victims of Violence: A Guide to Help Bring Justice

Revised for 2007, this video is intended to educate victims about the investigative and criminal justice processes so that they may be better able to understand and assist in the investigation and prosecution of the offender(s). Through the testimonials of victims of violent crimes, viewers will gain insight into victims’ experience with the criminal justice system in key areas of: violent crime investigative procedures, step-by-step explanation of the criminal justice process, and courtroom proceedings.

Victims of Violence: A Guide to Help Bring Justice is designed to be a tool for law enforcement officers as well as victim advocacy groups, victim outreach programs, and providers of victim services. Beyond the initial viewing by law enforcement officers, departments may obtain additional copies from POST to distribute to victims or victim agencies.

The DVD program offers two viewing options:

1. Play Telecourse in its entirety (100 min.)

2. Select among six Telecourse segments:

• Victims’ Stories (9 min.)

• In the Aftermath of Crime (13 min.)
Introduction
Eliminating Suspects
Who’s Who in the Investigation
Being Open with Information
Keeping Notes
Putting the Case Together

• The Criminal Justice System (55 min.)
Introduction
Arraignment
Charging Decisions
Pre-Trial Hearings
The Presumption of Innocence
Pre-Trial Motions
Delays, Continuances & Special Considerations
Role of the DA
Role of the Defense
Role of the Judge
Victim Advocacy
Rights of the Defendant
Victims’ Rights
Unsolved Cases

• Trial (15 min.)
Jury Selection and the Trial Process
Conviction
Victim Impact Statements
Sentencing

• Enduring (5 min.)

• Glossary and Terminology (3 min.)

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Youth Violence

Was the tragedy at Columbine (Colorado) High School an isolated case or was it an indication of a growing trend toward youth violence on school campuses? What could law enforcement, community, and schools have done to prevent this from happening? This telecourse examines the physical and psychological conditions that may lead to these apparent random acts of violence. The program also suggests actions law enforcement may take to prevent these situations.

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Youth Violence Update

Examines the issues related to predicting, preventing, investigating and identifying youthful offenders. Key topic areas discussed include the progression of violence, risk factors, warning signs and indicators, desensitization to the results of violence, violence in the media, truancy sweeps, adolescent sensation-seeking, age issues, technology and the internet, and probation trends. Encourages California's peace officers to play a significant role in helping shape today’s youth, and teaches that officers need to be proactive in dealing with young people in our communities.

The DVD program offers two viewing options:

1. Play Telecourse in its entirety (118 min.)

2. Select among seven Telecourse segments:

• Introduction (4 min.)
• Current Trends With Youth (24 min.)
• The Nature of Youth Violence (19 min.)
• Youth Gangs (19 min.)
• School Violence (21 min.)
• Organizational and Individual Responsibilities (16 min.)
• Legal Issues and Conclusion (15 min.)

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