Title: Steps to Improve Police Training and Accountability | California Policy Center
Headings: Steps to Improve Police Training and Accountability
Steps to Improve Police Training and Accountability
SAMPLE LANGUAGE – “OFFICER NEXT DOOR” FRAMEWORK
SAMPLE LANGUAGE – ADOPTING A USE OF FORCE POLICY
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Content: – Exploring the development of a public safety charter school. ENGAGEMENT
Our Officers Are Actively Engaged In The Communities They Are Sworn To Protect
SUMMARY
Our police force is most effective when they have meaningful and trusting relationships in the communities they serve. We must work toward creating true collaboration and understanding between officers and residents, so that our work can be proactive and preventative. ACTION STEPS
We will implement the following to increase engagement levels: – Community activities such as youth listening sessions and education events. – Youth development and crime prevention strategies like Summer Night Lights and the Mayor’s Gang Prevention Taskforce. – Restoring police staffing levels to support community policing. – Addressing underlying, systemic issues such as education and unemployment. ACCOUNTABILITY
Our Police Department Is Held Accountable To The Highest Professional Standards And Embraces Transparency
SUMMARY
As a community, we need to have faith that our law enforcement officers are always operating in the best interests of our residents and community. We should consistently be sharing and discussing public safety data to ensure that we’re identifying where potential issues may exist and working to correct them.