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 | 2020

CompStat 360 – Community Map

  • Community Trust and Partnerships

Article | 2020

Protecting First Amendment Rights in Jonesboro, Arkansas

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Response to Mass Demonstrations

Video | 2020

Understanding Police Culture – Don’t All Cops Think Alike?

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Use of Force
  • Officer Safety and Wellness
  • Recruitment and Retention

Guidebook/Tool | 2019

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs: A Best Practice Guide for Transforming Community Responses to Mental Health Crises

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

Guidebook/Tool | 2019

Law Enforcement Best Practices: Lessons Learned from the Field

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

Article | 2019

Resilience as a Department Cultural Initiative

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Officer Safety and Wellness

Guidebook/Tool | 2019

Data Collection Across the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM): Essential Measures

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

Guidebook/Tool, Research Brief, Training | 2019

Emergency Response and Crisis Stabilization: Cities Leading the Way

  • Community Trust and Partnerships
  • Mental Health and Crisis Response

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