Center for Policing Equity

CPE was honored with the Sponsorship Award at the National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (NABLEO) conference this month. We're proudly recognized for our support and assistance in helping to promote community policing as a philosophy, and assist in the establishment of collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and the individuals and organizations they serve.

Our work is powered by science, but as CPE co-founder Dr. Tracie L. Keesee says, to solve any challenge facing our public safety systems, we also have to talk to the folks who are closest to the problem, and that means working closely with police and community stakeholders: "So, as a scientist, I'm all for science, but there's one thing that you cannot ignore, and that's the lived, true experience." You can listen to Dr. Keesee's full interview on Precinct 444, a podcast from the National Law Enforcement Museum, wherever you listen to podcasts.

Attention, organization leaders, our Unlocking Democracy Learning Communities are back and you still have time to apply. These five-session virtual workshops are your chance to get peer-to-peer mentorship and guidance from leading experts on how you and your organization can help establish more equitable public safety systems. We have programs centered on community violence intervention, substance use and overdose, youth outreach, and behavioral health responses at HBCUs. Ready to apply? Visit the link below and complete the process before 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 25. https://lnkd.in/ghA7jc23

Black drivers are stopped, searched and subjected to force by police more often than White drivers, leading to unnecessary harms such as fines, fees, arrests and physical injuries. In our newly released white paper, Compounding Anti-Black Racial Disparities in Police Stops, we examine the data around police traffic stops and how reimagining the scope of policing can reduce some of these harms. The full white paper is available at https://lnkd.in/gn4KdGDA

"Cops don't make policy," says CPE co-founder Dr. Tracie L. Keesee on Precinct 444, a podcast from the National Law Enforcement Museum. If you want to make institutional change and reform policing, you need to bring in senior leadership, especially police chiefs when addressing department policy. You can listen to Dr. Keesee on Precinct 444 everywhere podcasts are available.

The Center for Policing Equity is excited to host a special reception at the IACP 2024 on October 19 at 6:00 PM. Come connect with leaders, innovators, and changemakers as we discuss the future of law enforcement and how data-driven solutions can create more equitable outcomes for all communities. We look forward to an evening of meaningful conversations and collaboration! Please RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/gAUwuUzM

In this eye-opening interview, we confront a critical question: What is the real function of police in our society? As a nation, we haven't fully decided. We ask law enforcement to be both heroes in times of crisis and enforcers of punishment — yet we neglect the resources that could prevent crises from happening in the first place. This thought-provoking discussion is up for a Signal Listener's Choice Award! Voting ends tomorrow, so cast your vote now to support this vital conversation. https://lnkd.in/eBwnU_Kv

Today, we honor the legacy of the Million Man March. Held in 1995 at the National Mall, the march brought together Black men from across the country to uplift one another in the face of systemic injustices, including inequitable policing practices. At CPE, we continue to push forward in that spirit, working to protect and empower vulnerable communities to redesign their public safety systems.

Founded on this day, the Black Panther Party quickly rose to national prominence in the 1960s for their Oakland patrols of police that challenged excessive use of force and over-policing in Black neighborhoods. Labeled a "threat" by the FBI, the Black Panther Party actually fought for Black community empowerment, dignity, and self-determination in the face of racial bias and unjust policing. Much of our research at CPE focuses on these same themes, including how law enforcement can help ensure equitable policing. More information is available at policingequity.org.

Today is National Indigenous Peoples' Day, a time to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities. For centuries, Native people have been stewards of the Americas and have had to fight tirelessly for justice and equity in the face of colonialism and White supremacy. At CPE, we recognize that this community faces disproportionate rates of police violence and over-policing.