Community trust within the context of policing is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, so it is essential to recognize that some resources within the Community Trust Resource Library may not explicitly use the term “trust” or exhibit a direct link with the concept of community trust. However, all dimensions of policing contribute to community trust, from officer interactions with community members while on patrol to agency policy on the public release of body camera footage, violent crime investigation procedures, victim interviewing practices, and agency management of civil demonstrations. The resources in this library all relate to how a police agency builds, maintains, or erodes trust with every experience a community member encounters with the agency.

All resources within the Resource Library that bear the IACP logo indicate that they are International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) publications. Users are encouraged to refer to these materials for content that reflects the IACP's expertise and contributions.

This content is designed for reference purposes only. The IACP does not necessarily endorse, certify, recommend, or promote any particular resource(s) within. 

The Community Trust Hub was supported by Cooperative Agreement No. 2018-BJ-BX-K035 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions contained herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. References to specific agencies, companies, products, or services should not be considered an endorsement by the author(s) or the U.S. Department of Justice. Rather, the references are illustrations to supplement discussion of the issues.