Community trust and partnerships reflect the extent to which community members are included in public safety priorities and problem-solving.

Community trust and partnerships with law enforcement include an approach to community engagement that defines expectations for proactive community engagement activities, articulates agency leadership’s role in promoting and participating in community engagement, and establishes accountability mechanisms to ensure efforts are sustained and reviewed for continuous improvement.

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Resources Related to Community Trust and Partnerships

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Guidebook/Tool, Video | 2021

911 Distressed Caller Diversion Program in Broome County, New York

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Guidebook/Tool | 2021

Assessing the Impact of Co-Responder Team Programs: A Review of Research

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Guidebook/Tool, Report | 2021

Assessing the Impact of Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams: A Review of Research

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Guidebook/Tool, Report | 2021

Assessing the Impact of EMS and Ambulance-BasedResponses: A Review of Research. Academic Training to Inform Police Responses. Best Practice Guide

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Guidebook/Tool, Report | 2021

Assessing the Impact of Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion(LEAD): A Review of Research. Academic Training to Inform Police Responses. Best Practice Guide

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  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

Guidebook/Tool, Report | 2021

Assessing the Impact of Mobile Crisis Teams:A Review of Research. Academic Training to Inform Police Responses. Best Practice Guide

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  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

Guidebook/Tool | 2021

Choosing the Right Data Strategy for Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Initiatives

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Guidebook/Tool | 2021

How to Successfully Implement a Mobile Crisis Team

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