Author: Nicole Gibbs

After the tragic shooting of Walter Wallace, Jr. by Philadelphia Police Officers a few weeks ago, the nation saw the continued need and urgency for changes in...

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”  -- Margaret...

Community policing has been defined as a "philosophy, management style and organizational strategy" with the end goal of building community relationships and not only...

The names George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Rayshard Brooks are being chanted in the streets across America as part of a charged discourse on policing. Likewise, some...

The mission of a social worker is to be a rights advocate of those disempowered by society and become a voice on behalf of individuals who are not listened to or who...

When you think about your idea of a police officer, do you picture people from all backgrounds and ethnicities?

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On Saturday, May 16th, the OneCOP Initiative in Portland will be hosting a virtual prayer vigil for law enforement and first responders who are serving through the...

Because of the direct contact with communities that first responders and law enforcement officials have, their task is to learn how to effectively engage the...

The public dynamic can hold their views and perceptions very
differently towards law enforcement, especially with much of what has been
catapulted into the public forum...