Police2Peace

Let's call it a "parade". In campus protests, police prioritizing peaceful responses through effective communication, empathy, and respect for civil liberties is a way that everyone goes home at night. In our latest Rightful Policing newsletter, read more about Peace Officer response to campus protests and how approaches like pre-event dialogue, de-escalation training, maintaining a visible but non-threatening presence, collaboration with organizers, and flexibility in response strategies can foster trust and positive relationships within the campus community, creating a safer environment for everyone.

Check out our latest newsletter on how Peace Officers respond to calls for service, and how recent tragedies like the shooting of Sonya Massey didn't have to happen:

We are excited to announce that Parsons Police Chief Robert Spinks is spearheading a new initiative aimed at fostering improved relationships between the police and the community. Here at Police2Peace, a national nonprofit dedicated to community policing, we are honored to collaborate with Parsons Police Department on this important project. With federal funding, we will conduct a community survey, analyze the results, and provide training to Parsons police officers and civil staff. This initiative aims to bring a new level of community policing to Parsons. Thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, our research, training, and certification for the department are offered at no cost.

We are excited to announce that Parsons Police Chief Robert Spinks is spearheading a new initiative aimed at fostering improved relationships between the police and the community. Here at Police2Peace, a national nonprofit dedicated to community policing, we are honored to collaborate with Parsons Police Department on this important project. With federal funding, we will conduct a community survey, analyze the results, and provide training to Parsons police officers and civil staff. This initiative aims to bring a new level of community policing to Parsons. Thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, our research, training, and certification for the department are offered at no cost.

With Georgia POST doubling training hours from 400 to 800, an invaluable shift is under way in preparing their Peace Officers to serve communities effectively, empathetically, and justly. With the new 800 hour requirement, recruits will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement principles, conflict de-escalation, and community engagement. This extended training period allows for deeper immersion in critical topics, better preparing officers to handle diverse situations with professionalism and empathy. Now with this enhanced training, Georgia policing agencies will gain officers who are well-equipped to make informed decisions, build trust within communities, and uphold justice, ultimately helping build a safer, more respectful, and cohesive society that works for everybody. https://lnkd.in/dqGqEHif

Can the recent Grants Pass decision by the Supreme Court bring about best practices for communities in supporting vulnerable populations? We think so. What it takes is a community that wants to address homelessness as a "whole of community" problem, include the cops as key stakeholders in the process, integrate some cutting edge technology, and actually work to solve the problem. https://lnkd.in/eXWEwBY4

Can the recent Grants Pass decision by the Supreme Court bring about best practices for communities in supporting vulnerable populations? We think so. What it takes is a community that wants to address homelessness as a "whole of community" problem, include the cops as key stakeholders in the process, integrate some cutting edge technology, and actually work to solve the problem. https://lnkd.in/eXWEwBY4

If we want cops to serve as Peace Officers, how do agencies measure that? And how do officers know they're succeeding at it? Read about how agencies can create a model performance appraisal that gives them metrics for cops' performance as Peace Officers so we can measure policing that's effective, empathetic and just.https://https://lnkd.in/eF32dy7p

If we want cops to serve as Peace Officers, how do agencies measure that? And how do officers know they're succeeding at it? Read about how agencies can create a model performance appraisal that gives them metrics for cops' performance as Peace Officers so we can measure policing that's effective, empathetic and just.https://https://lnkd.in/eF32dy7p

If we want cops to serve as Peace Officers, how do agencies measure that? And how do officers know they're succeeding at it? Read about how agencies can create a model performance appraisal that gives them metrics for cops' performance as Peace Officers so we can measure policing that's effective, empathetic and just.