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This editorial in today's Seattle Times highlights the challenge: the public and too many of our elected leaders can't decide what they want. As they point out, during the 2020 protests, a Seattle business posted a sign "warning officers that they were unwanted because they carried guns. Get this: The business later turned around and sued the city for lack of police protection. This is the Goldilocks of policing — one approach is way too tough, the other too complacent. No wonder cops can’t seem to grasp what the public wants." This whipsawing of expectations and laws has driven out officers and is one of the reasons for higher crime and more public concern about safety. Every community deserves well-trained and well-resourced law enforcement with community support and clear expectations. Let's get to work getting there.

In our casework for survivors and victims of police violence, the themes of this article come up again and again, "Officers are trained to see the world as a violent place—and then to act accordingly." Police brutality begins in the police academy. And unless that changes, police brutality will persist. Read the full article below.

Restorative Justice International supports the concept of restorative policing. Using restorative justice principles law enforcement officers are then less likely to have violent encounters with community members. Consider this concept when applied to campus protests in the U.S. and beyond. Find RJI's white paper, and webinar. https://lnkd.in/gHdjXbHu

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The "poli-tricks" of #schoolsafety - Part 2: The Los Angeles school district's #superintendent dispatched school police #SRO to troubled middle and high schools with violent incidents and #schoolsecurity concerns. A #schoolboard member, however, objects and questions whether the superintendent overstepped district policy banning police after anti-police protests in 2020. So many questions: Who is in charge of school safety? Does a superintendent have to get board approval or a change to board policy before sending police to district schools with violent incidents and safety concerns? How long would this take? What is the criteria or threshold? What factors go into the decisions and how does politics come into play over safety in decision-making?

It's imperative that law enforcement agencies don't wait for state or federal mandates/recomendations to prioritize training for Active Violent Incidents (AVI). Each agency must take the lead in this regard. As the Tactical Training Sergeant for the City of Alexandria Police Department, located in Virginia, a suburb of Washington DC, I can firmly attest that 8-hours of annual training falls short of meeting the public's expectations for efficacy in response to these incidents. Regrettably, these criminal acts have become a common every day occurrence. It's no longer a matter of "if," but "when" and "how many" lives law enforcement can save with the appropriate response. Fortunately, APD not only conducts AVI training meeting or exceeding the Uvalde Report DOJ recommendations. Additionally, APD also works with community partners in providing Run, Hide, Fight training as an outreach program. However, even with APD’s high level of commitment to AVI training, it is still not enough. Based on officer performance that TTU has encountered, the recommendations in the report will fall short for meaningful critical incident performance. Robert Opsut Emil Takeuchi Binh Vu Raul E. Pedroso #APD #TTU #AVI #RunHideFight

The Impact of Policing Practices on Black Communities: Unveiling the Truth Explore the role of policing practices in shaping societal perceptions of Black communities. Discover unbiased reporting on how two major cities' policing strategies have influenced negative stereotypes, sparking conversations about Black culture. Let's examine the bigger picture beyond surface-level judgments. #PolicingPractices #BlackCommunity #UnbiasedReporting #NegativeStereotypes #BeyondSurfaceLevel #SocialJustice #RacialEquality #CommunityEmpowerment #BreakingStereotypes #FairTreatment #CivicCipher

As solid evidence of increasing public trust and confidence in the police, hiring of new police recruits last year increased for the first time since the 2020 protests after the killing of George Floyd. How are police officer hirings and public trust connected? With policing again being seen as the noble profession it is, young people want to choose policing as a way to serve and protect their communities, and their families support their choices. This is how we fill the classes of 2030 and beyond--with peace officers delivering policing that works for everyone which is effective, empathetic and just! https://lnkd.in/eqTXeuuY

https://lnkd.in/e98c2rAu How Addressing Bias Can Benefit Police Departments Bias in policing has been a hot-button issue, highlighted by investigations like those into the Ferguson, Missouri police department. These investigations revealed systemic issues, such as over-policing of black populations and explicit racist communications within the department. Implicit bias training helps officers recognize and control their biases, leading to better decision-making in the field. This not only reduces unnecessary use of force but also protects officers. Addressing bias within police departments is not just about preventing negative outcomes; it’s about creating a more effective, trusted, and safer police force. By implementing comprehensive, science-based training tailored to various roles and tackling both implicit and explicit biases, police departments can enhance their legitimacy, improve community relations, and ensure better outcomes for everyone involved

I've worked as a communicator with 3 law enforcement agencies throughout my career. I never understood the organizational dilemma that tattoo’s created - being an advocate of public trust - I believe (like the author) that tattoos do humanize officers - gives them a personality that makes them relatable within the environment they have to work. The real issue that LE agencies need to work on is identifying the tattoos - as we know reported in the news - some agencies had literal “gangs or brotherhoods” within their agencies that alledgely were doing things unbecoming of a public servant. These officers identified themselves as members through their ink! Here is where leadership can focus their energy. Just like we ID gang tattoos, officer tattoos need to be explained and scrutinized. This will mitigate any potential problems that can be detrimental to the agency. And a little common sense can go a long way. Most officers don't get matching tatoos - if there is a group that has them you might want to call internal. 😂 Let's face it -law enforcement is a target lets reduce the bullseye.