Community Relations

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.

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

Met and corresponded with grantee 10 times between October and December 2024 on 10/1, 10/8, 10/9, 10/15, 10/16, 10/21, 10/24, 10/25, 11/19, 12/5
Summary of Successes
Training series for CONNECT group up and running
CONNECT retreat documents completed and finalized
Working through program manual
Held first quarterly CONNECT meeting in over a year
Summary of Suggestions for further TA/next steps
continue regularly scheduled TA engagement and coaching

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

Met and corresponded with grantee 5 times between Oct. 1, 2024-Dec. 31, 2024 on the following dates:
10/23/24 - Email about PTACC
11/12/24 - Email about RHAPSODI funding
11/15/24 - Bi-monthly check-in call
11/18/24 - Email following up on our check-in
12/3/24 - Email about JCOIN funding
Summary of Successes
County opened a 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center
County about to open a 24/7 peer-led Diversion Center
Conducting a stakeholder mapping project
Found a law enforcement champion to increase officer buy-in

Met and corresponded with grantee 2 times between October and December of 2024 on 12/5 and 12/16
Summary of Successes
Grantee attended our COSSUP Cohort Call on OFRs on 12/5
They are working closely with Las Vegas metropolitan police to better tailor their police trainings to include information on community resources for SUD treatment and recovery.
They have law enforcement leadership buy in

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

Met and corresponded with grantee 2 times between October and December of 2024 on 12/5 and 12/12
Summary of Successes
Grantee attended our COSSUP Deflection Cohort call on OFRs on 12/5
Summary of Challenges
Was not able to meet one on one with grantee this cycle, we are scheduling a meeting for January 2025
Summary of Resources Provided
IIR OFR website and resources
Summary of Suggestions for further TA/next steps
Continue regularly scheduled TA engagement and coaching

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities