Community Relations

In December 2024, the project team in partnership with IACLEA conducted a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) focus group at the University of Central Florida to further learn recruitment and retention insights from diverse communities. The focus group consisted of 5 female students from various majors, such as Criminal Justice, Political Science and Criminal and Law Deviance.

As part of the Community Trust Initiative (CTI) project, the IACP organized a media training program focusing on the unique challenges faced by first-line supervisors and command staff. Laura McElroy, a highly respected authority in media relations, guided participants through advanced techniques and strategies for managing media interactions and public statements. Participants learned about how to confidently and effectively engage with media representatives, handling inquiries with poise and clarity.

The city of Portland has recently created a Tribal Liaison position, and PPB has requested any materials pertaining to police interactions with Tribal communities.

The Boston (MA) Police Department requested assistance finding examples of a social media policy for use in criminal investigations and prosecutions. The IACP CTI team shared with Boston PD a resource from the Brennan Center for Justice, specifically the model policy from the New York (NY) Police Department.

The Boston (MA) Police Department and the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement's (MONSE) Coordinated Neighborhood Stabilization Response (CNSR) program in Baltimore (MD) had a virtual peer exchange. Boston PD was looking for resources programs to learn from on trauma-informed follow-up and neighborhood stabilization following a multi-agency operation that led to dozens of arrests in one apartment complex.

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

Met and corresponded with grantee 1 times between October and December 2024 on 12/3/24 - check in scheduled and cancelled by me - working to reschedule for Q2
Summary of Suggestions for further TA/next steps
continue regularly scheduled TA engagement and coaching

Reporting Cycle Summary

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

Met and corresponded with grantee 1 time between October and December 2024 on 11/26
Summary of Suggestions for further TA/next steps
BJA approved the transfer of this grantee to RTI.
CHJ met with RTI prior to full meeting with the grantee and agreed it was a fit with their expertise.
The grantee also agreed to the transition and was supportive.

TRANSFERRED TO RTI

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

F25Q1 Engagement Activities