In the wake of nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice, many law enforcement agencies around the country have been reviewing their practices and policies, as well as trying out some new ways of interacting with and responding to troubles in the communities they serve.
Some were thinking about such things even before the George Floyd protests, however. In Newark, New Jersey, for example, police have embraced de-escalation training and as a result, the department went an entire calendar year without even a single officer having to fire a single shot while on duty.
And in Denver, Colorado, another program aimed at better serving the community is already showing some wonderfully promising signs.