The New England Association of Chiefs of Police proudly recognizes law enforcement agencies that demonstrate a department-wide commitment to community policing. This award honors agencies that have fully embraced community policing as a philosophy—building trust, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing public safety through meaningful engagement with the communities they serve. Past recipients have gained positive feedback and additional support from their communities.
AWARD CRITERIA This is not a program-based award. It recognizes the entire agency’s efforts in implementing and sustaining a successful community policing model. Applications are reviewed by the NEACOP Community Policing Committee in collaboration with faculty from Roger Williams University (Rhode Island).
POPULATION CATEGORIES
· Communities under 15,000
· Communities 15,000 – 30,000
· Communities 30,000 – 50,000
· Communities over 50,000
ELIGIBILITY • Open to law enforcement agencies in all six New England states
• Chief of Police must be a current NEACOP member
AWARD PERIOD January 1, 2025 – April 1, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 15, 2026
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Community Policing Award Presentation-Holden Maine
Congratulations to the Holden Maine Police Department on their 1st Place NEACOP Community Policing Award (2024).Beginning on the Left is Chief Bob Cormier, Donna Greely and on the right Chief Benjamin (Holden PD).NEACOP Community Policing Award (2024) Presented to...
Community Policing Award Winners for 2023 – Clinton CT.
Left to Right: Clinton Captain Ken Cain, Chief L. J. Fusaro (NEACOP 1st VP), Clinton Chief Vin DeMaio and Pat Daley (NEACOP Past President and Community Policing Committee Member)