Submitted by: Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Committee

NDDC.13.20

WHEREAS, the continued placement of marijuana in Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act establishes that marijuana has a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use of the substance under medical supervision; and

WHEREAS, 11 states and the District of Columbia have fully legalized marijuana for personal or recreational use as of May 2020;64 and

WHEREAS, most states that have legalized marijuana have placed no limits on the delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) potency—the primary psychoactive component of marijuana thought to be related to many of marijuana’s adverse effects—and as a result, THC potency has increased from an average concentration of 4 percent in 1995 to 17.1 percent in 201765 and retail marijuana dispensaries’ advertisements routinely promote smokable marijuana at levels of 30 percent THC or more;66 and

WHEREAS, data from the University of Mississippi’s Potency Monitoring Program confirms that average THC potency in both traditional and concentrated marijuana increased in 2018 reaching the highest levels ever recorded by the program;67 and

WHEREAS, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States with approximately 11.8 million young adults reporting marijuana use in 2019;68 and

WHEREAS, marijuana use is widespread among adolescents and young adults with 11.8 percent of 8th graders, 28.8 percent of 10th graders, and 35.7 percent of 12th graders having reported using marijuana in 2019;69 and

WHEREAS, about one in ten marijuana users will become addicted, and for people who begin using before the age of 18, one in six will become addicted;70 and

WHEREAS, marijuana use directly affects the brain and the areas responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision-making, coordination, emotions, and reaction time;71 and

WHEREAS, developing brains, like those of infants, children, and teenagers, are especially susceptible to the harmful effects of marijuana;72 and

WHEREAS, pregnant women use marijuana more than any other illicit drug and many retail dispensaries recommend marijuana to pregnant women for morning sickness, despite significant risks to the developing fetus and newborns, including low birth weight and brain development;73 and

WHEREAS, marijuana use remains illegal for youth under federal and state law in all states and the normalization of its use raises the potential for criminal consequences and a false and dangerous perception of safety in this population resulting in increased use;74 and

WHEREAS, frequent marijuana use during adolescence is associated with changes in the areas in the brain involved in attention and memory, impaired learning and declines in IQ and school performance, increased rates of school absence and drop-out, as well as suicide attempts, risk for and early onset of psychotic disorders, and other substance use;75 and

WHEREAS, observational studies have linked the chemicals in marijuana to an increased risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, and users have a significantly higher risk of having a stroke compared to nonusers;76 and

WHEREAS, marijuana users are significantly more likely than nonusers to develop temporary psychosis and long-lasting mental disorders, including schizophrenia;77 and

WHEREAS, drugged driving is a growing public health concern, especially with the recent legislation legalizing marijuana use in certain states in the United States and data from the Center for Disease Control showing that 12 million people reported driving under the influence of marijuana in 2018;78 and

WHEREAS, marijuana is the most common illicit drug reported in motor vehicle accidents;79 and

WHEREAS, transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) continue to operate and profit from black market marijuana sales in legalized U.S. marijuana markets despite state legalization;80 and

WHEREAS, drug traffickers obtain supplies from each type of marijuana market operating in the United States: illicit markets, state-approved medical marijuana markets, and state-approved personal use/recreational markets, all of which are considered illicit under federal law;81 and

WHEREAS, in light of the rapidly shifting legal landscape, more research is urgently needed to better understand the impact of legalization on public health before the U.S. Congress takes steps to decriminalize or remove marijuana from federal control; and

WHEREAS, legalization of marijuana has not adversely impacted TCO profitability in marijuana markets, but rather, the legalization has brought new opportunities for illicit profits from marijuana sales;82 and

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), in its resolution, restates its position that state laws seeking to legalize and decriminalize marijuana ignores the connection between marijuana and crime and the enforcement problems created by trafficking marijuana across state, local, and tribal borders, as well as the adverse economic, social, and environmental costs that marijuana legalization causes; and

WHEREAS, providing legalized marijuana-related businesses and their service providers with access to U.S. financial services creates an opportunity for TCOs and poly-drug trafficking organizations to exploit the U.S. financial system by masking or attempting to mask the proceeds of illicit drug trafficking as that of marijuana sales;83

WHEREAS the legalization, decriminalization, or descheduling of marijuana so as to remove it from regulation and criminal enforcement would have devastating consequences for the health and welfare of our communities by making a dangerous drug easily obtainable and creating opportunities for poly- drug organizations to launder drug proceeds through legitimately established accounts for marijuana businesses; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP reaffirms its past position on the dangers and risks posed by cannabis sativa l, its long-standing opposition to the legalization or decriminalization of marijuana, and its continued support of the United States’ ability to effectively investigate and prosecute those individuals involved in the production and sale of marijuana in violation of federal laws; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP strongly calls upon the U.S. Congress, the states, and territories to reject any legislation that seeks to legalize, decriminalize, and/or remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP calls upon the U.S. Congress to protect the U.S. financial system from use and exploitation by those involved in the manufacture, sale, distribution, and possession of marijuana.

64 DISA Global Solutions, “Map of Marijuana Legality by State.”

65 Cannabis: The Current State of Affairs, Practical Theorist 12 (CADCA).

66 DEA, 2019 Drug Enforcement Administration National Drug Threat Assessment, 81.

67 DEA, 2019 Drug Enforcement Administration National Drug Threat Assessment, 81-82.

68 National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “What Is the Scope of Marijuana Use in the United States?” Marijuana Research Report (NIDA, 2020).

69 NIDA, “What Is the Scope of Marijuana Use in the United States?”

70 CDC, “Marijuana: How Can It Affect Your Health?” Health Effects, 2018.

71 Id. (citations to supporting academic research omitted).

72 Id. (citations to supporting academic research omitted).

73 U.S. Dep’t of Health & Human Servs., U.S. Surgeon Gen. Advisory: Marijuana Use & the Developing Brain, (Aug. 29, 2019),  https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/addiction-and-substance-misuse/advisory-on-marijuana-use-   and-developing-brain/index.html (last visited August 10, 2020) (citations to supporting academic research omitted).

74 Id., (citations to supporting academic research omitted).

75 Id., (citations to supporting academic research omitted).

76 Page, Robert L., et al., Medical Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, & Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the Am. Heart Ass’n, Circulation, at e9–10, Aug. 5, 2020, www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000883 (last visited Aug. 10, 2020).

*77  The Center for Disease Control, Marijuana: How Can It Affect Your Health?, (updated Feb. 27, 2018), https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/health-effects.html (last visited Aug. 10, 2020) (citations to supporting academic research omitted)

*This resource has been updated on the CDC webpage: https://www.cdc.gov/cannabis/health-effects/index.html

78 Center for Disease Control & Prevention, Morbidity & Mortality Wkly. Rep., Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana & Illicit Drugs Among Persons Aged ≥ 16 Years - United States, 2018 (Dec 20, 2019), available at www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/pdfs/mm6850a1-H.pdf (last visited Aug. 10, 2020)

79 Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, Practical Theorist 12, Cannabis The Current State of Aff, 2020, at 10–11, available at www.cadca.org/sites/default/files/practical_theorist_12_cannabis_the_current_state_of_affairs_final.pdf (last accessed Aug. 10, 2020).

80 Drug Enf’t Admin., 2019 DEA Nat’l Drug Threat Assmt., Dec. 2019, at 81, 83, 89,  https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-01/2019-NDTA-final-01-14-2020_Low_Web-DIR-007-20_2019.pdf     (last     accessed Aug. 10, 2020); see also El Paso Intell. Ctr. Bulletin, Transnat’l Criminal Org. Continue to Operate & Profit from Marijuana Sales in Legalized Markets, February 24, 2017.

81 Drug Enf’t Admin., 2019 DEA Nat’l Drug Threat Assmt., Dec. 2019, at 80, https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-   01/2019-NDTA-final-01-14-2020_Low_Web-DIR-007-20_2019.pdf (last accessed Aug. 10, 2020).

82 El Paso Intelligence Ctr Bulletin, Transnat’l Criminal Org. Continue to Operate & Profit from Marijuana Sales in Legalized Markets, Feb. 24, 2017.

83 See 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956(c)(7) (“the term ‘specified unlawful activity’ means— (B) with respect to a financial transaction occurring in whole or in part in the United States, an offense against a foreign nation involving—(i) the manufacture, importation, sale, or distribution of a controlled substance (as such term is defined for the purposes of the Controlled Substances Act) . . . .”).

Submitted by: Individual Member Cosponsored by: Homeland Security Committee

HSC.14.20

WHEREAS, communities, states/provinces, and nations around the globe have, since the early 2000s, experienced increasingly severe impacts from extreme weather events, which include floods and storm- related mudslides, windstorms and derechos, unseasonable snowstorms and freezes, droughts and heat waves, coastal storm surges, and damage from fires that affect the wildland-urban interface;84 and

WHEREAS, there are clear risks to law enforcement personnel in pursuing duties associated with these events, including to officer physical safety due to injury and violence, to officer mental health due to prolonged exposure to stress and loss, and to officers’ long-term health from increased exposure to diseases and smoke or chemical hazards;85 and

WHEREAS, information about the causes, types, and effects on communities of escalating extreme weather events presents a complex learning curve; and

WHEREAS, the escalation of extreme weather frequency and severity brings significant economic, public health, environmental, and civil instability impacts, which require coordinated planning by government, emergency, and law enforcement to addresses the risks in a timely manner;86 and

WHEREAS, with escalating risks, the action steps of planning, adaptation, and mitigation are more effective the sooner they are started; and

WHEREAS, communities impacted by extreme weather events look to members of law enforcement to ensure their safety during events requiring evacuation and maintenance of civic order;, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) hereby recognizes the urgency of developing skills and in-depth knowledge related to extreme weather events and the anticipated threats arising from them, including associated public health, economic, agricultural, population movement, and civil order consequences; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP recommends that its members ensure the adequacy of their community's emergency response plan and recognize the need for interagency training and coordination to address enhanced risk (frequency and severity) of extreme events, in line with recommendations of state/provincial and national climate risk assessments;87 and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP recommends that its members, in order to move from reactive strategies to preventive ones, strengthen community partnerships that will assist with the development and allocation of emergency resources, conduct of evacuations, integration of persons displaced by extreme weather events into the community, de-escalation of conflicts arising from extreme weather event stressors, and communicate safety precautions and resilience behaviors to the public, in order to enhance community well-being.

84 Mapped: How Climate Change Affects Extreme Weather around the World.” Carbon Brief, 21 Apr. 2020,   www.carbonbrief.org/mapped-how-climate-change-affects-extreme-weather-around-the-world. “2019 Concludes a Decade of Exceptional Global Heat and High-Impact Weather.” World Meteorological Organization, 10 Dec. 2019,  public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/2019-concludes-decade-of-exceptional-global-heat-and-high-impact-weather.

85 Nick Obradovich, Dustin Tingley, Iyad Rahwan. “Effects of Environmental Stressors on Daily Governance,” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Aug 2018, 115 (35) 8710-8715; DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1803765115

86 Abbott, Chris. An Uncertain Future: Law Enforcement, National Security, and Climate Change. Oxford Research Group, 2008. Chambers, David. “Policing and Climate Change.” Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub, July 2011, knowledge.aidr.org.au/resources/ajem-jul-2011-policing-and-climate-change/.

87 For example: Canada’s Changing Climate Report, Government of Canada, 2019, changingclimate.ca/CCCR2019/. “Fourth Oregon Climate Assessment Report (2019).” Oregon State/Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, Jan. 2019, www.occri.net/publications-and-reports/fourth-oregon-climate-assessment-report-2019/. Krishnan, R., et al., editors. Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region: A Report of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India. Springer, Singapore, 2020. USGCRP, 2018: Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States: Fourth National Climate Assessment, Volume II. U.S. Global Change Research Program, Washington, DC, USA, 1515 pp. doi: 10.7930/NCA4.2018.

Submitted by: Individual Member

IND.15.20

WHEREAS, the last Global Status Report on Road Safety, released by the World Health Organization (WHO), highlights that the number of annual road traffic deaths has reached more than 1.2 million. Road traffic injuries are now the leading killer of people aged 5–29 years. The burden is disproportionately borne by pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. The report suggests that the price paid for mobility is too high, especially because proven measures exist. Drastic action is needed to put these measures in place to meet any future global target that might be set and save lives; and

WHEREAS, building on the Moscow Declaration of 2009 and on the Brasilia Declaration of 2015, UN General Assembly and World Health Assembly resolutions, the Stockholm Declaration on Road Safety of 2020 asks for the adoption of sub-national, national, and regional road safety strategies, targets, and actions to meet the target to halve road deaths and serious injuries by 2030, and recognizes the importance of regional initiatives for road safety on behavioral risks such as speeding;, drinking and driving; and failing to use seat belts, child restraints, and motorcycle helmets, and the implementation  of proven measures to mitigate such risks, which could save hundreds of thousands of lives annually; and

WHEREAS, organized by ROADPOL – European Roads Policing Network (previously TISPOL), the Safety Days initiative provides activities and events that raise awareness of risks road users may encounter and promote safe behavior and the respect of traffic rules; and

WHEREAS, ROADPOL Safety Days’ key message is: If each road user makes small changes to reduce their own risk and their risk to other road users, then together we can make big improvements. The ultimate objective is to eliminate the number of people killed every day on Europe's roads; now, let it be

RESOLVED, that the IACP supports ROADPOL Safety Days initiative; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP suggests the organization of similar initiatives at global, regional, national, or state levels.

Submitted by: Patrol and Tactical Operations Committee

PTOC.16.20

WHEREAS, it is the worst nightmare of every parent, guardian, and law enforcement agency to discover their/a child is missing or abducted; and

WHEREAS, annually there are approximately 200,000 missing children reported in the United States and approximately 37,000 missing children reported in Canada; and

WHEREAS, the first three hours of a missing and/or abducted child are the most critical in the initial investigation; and

WHEREAS, the case of a missing/abducted child needs to be handled expeditiously and differently than all other cases; and

WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies must recognize critical issues and procedures during the patrol response stage that may directly impact the safe recovery and/or ensure an effective criminal investigation; and

WHEREAS, formally established multijurisdictional Child Abduction Response Teams (CARTs) should be established in preparation for missing and/or abducted children; and

WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies should enhance their knowledge of additional resources that are available in missing children cases such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the FBI National Child Abduction Rapid Deployment (CARD); and

WHEREAS, it is critical for law enforcement executives to  ensure clearly defined  policy guidelines, checklists, officer training and performance auditing, public notification, and reporting criteria are established; now, let it be

RESOLVED, that the IACP strongly supports the authority of law enforcement executives to  develop policies, comprehensive checklists, multijurisdictional CARTs, training, and resources, in order to ensure the effective response and investigation into missing children incidents.

Submitted by: Police Professional Standards Ethics and Image Committee and the Public InformationOfficers’ Section

Cosponsored by: Police Administration Committee

PSEIC.17.20

WHEREAS, historically, the role of the public information officer has evolved beyond basic information sharing to become a vital segment of connectivity between law enforcement and communities, media representatives, and local stakeholders; and

WHEREAS, the public information officer role requires those who serve in this capacity to be well-versed in law enforcement practices and procedures, including legal standards and requirements, the nuances  of department functions, and the roles agencies play within their respective jurisdictions; and

WHEREAS, the role of the public information officer has expanded to include agency efforts with branding, image, information sharing, community engagement, recruitment, and risk management; and

WHEREAS, the public information officer also serves as a conduit for community members to learn and better connect with their police agencies; and

WHEREAS, the elimination of this position or the placement of this position outside of a police agency or department will hinder a community’s ability to receive information on police incidents or police work in its totality or be better connected to those who serve them; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) hereby supports and endorses the continued efforts of those who serve as law enforcement-specific public information officers and their essential importance in the operational strategies and functions of law enforcement and the deliveries of police services to the communities they serve.

Submitted by: Police Administration Committee

Cosponsored by: Committee of Homeland Security, Communications & Technology Committee,  Community Policing Committee, Crime Prevention Committee, Education & Training Committee,   Forensics Committee, Highway Safety Committee, Human and Civil Rights Committee, Police Professional Standards, Ethics, and Image Committee, University/College Police Section, Victim Services Committee, and Juvenile Justice and Child Protection Committee

PAC.18.20

WHEREAS, in recent years, delays in release of body-worn camera footage of officer-involved use-of- force incidents have provided opportunities for the dissemination of misleading information about what transpired leading up to and during the incidents has, in some cases, contributed to civil unrest; and

WHEREAS, public expectations for transparency in the disclosure of police officers’ actions in use-of- force situations have increased pressure on law enforcement executives to release the body-worn camera footage in a timely fashion; and

WHEREAS, the ability of law enforcement executive to release body-worn camera footage are often restricted by a number of factors including collective bargaining agreements, jurisdiction-specific laws or regulations, court rules of procedures, and interagency agreements; and

WHEREAS, law enforcement executives often need to consult with the prosecutor of jurisdiction and the independent investigative agency, if applicable, prior to the release of their video and/or audio recordings; and

WHEREAS, it should be recognized that consistency in release of body-worn camera videos should be adhered to so that allegations of bias in the release policy is not a consideration; now, let it be

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) strongly supports the development and administration of policies that allow for the release of body-worn camera videos to explain context and to provide their communities with objective information on incidents, maximize transparency, protect their communities from misleading information, and build confidence and trust in the actions of their police agencies

Submitted by: Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee

TRC.19.20

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has selected Special Olympics as its charity of choice; and

WHEREAS, Special Olympics is a not-for-profit organization that specializes in helping individuals with intellectual disabilities achieve success in both sports and life; and

WHEREAS, the partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics has recently completed its 39th year of working together to raise funds and awareness for the more than 5.7 million athletes in 200 countries and jurisdictions throughout the world; and

WHEREAS, during our 39-year partnership, more than 110,000 law enforcement personnel, carrying the “Flame of Hope” throughout the world have raised more than $850 million dollars to assist in that effort; and

WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics has become a community policing program that has assisted policing agencies in forming solid partnerships and relationships within their communities; and

WHEREAS, the leadership within the agencies who participate in law enforcement efforts is appreciated by the athletes, their families, and the law enforcement personnel who participate; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP continues to support and appreciate law enforcements efforts for this very worthwhile cause.

Submitted by: Vehicle Crimes Committee

VCC.20.20

WHEREAS, today’s manufactured vehicles are more difficult to steal, as vehicle manufacturers continually improve security features; and

WHEREAS, as a result, today’s criminals have become more technologically sophisticated, which means that they will attempt to acquire vehicles with programmed keys or fobs. This has resulted in a significant increase in theft by criminals fraudulently purchasing, leasing, financing, or renting the vehicles; and

WHEREAS, various methods are used to fraudulently obtain vehicles, including purchase, lease,   financing, or rental methods. These methods include submitting false information to obtain the loan, lease, or rental approval or posing as a straw buyer for an unqualified person. These transactions are not considered to be a failure to return a rental vehicle as contracted but a theft with no intent to ever return the rented, financed, or leased vehicle or pay for the fraudulently “purchased” vehicle; and

WHEEREAS, fraudulently obtained vehicles are frequently used by suspects involved in other crimes as their preferred mode of transportation during other criminal activity; and

WHEREAS, data regarding auto theft arrests supports that approximately 97 percent of individuals arrested in stolen vehicles are charged with another offense; and

WHEREAS, according to industry experts, synthetic ID frauds account for approximately 20 percent of vehicle purchases, resulting in approximately 8 billion dollars in losses annually; and

WHEREAS, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program data, in 2019, there were an estimated 721,885 motor vehicle thefts within the U.S.;88 and

WHEREAS, this type of fraudulently obtained vehicle is generally a new or late model vehicle in perfect condition and is frequently disposed of for large profits by being sold and transferred locally, across state lines, or exported out of the country; and

WHEREAS, vehicles obtained in fraudulent purchases, leases, financing, or rentals have been linked to suspects or criminal organizations involved in other crimes, including but not limited to other vehicle thefts, vehicle title fraud, vessel thefts, drug trafficking, gun smuggling, alteration of vehicle identification numbers, disposing of liened property, use of vehicle by wanted suspect or illegal alien, burglary, robbery, rape, and murder; and

WHEREAS, it is known that not all incidences of fraudulent purchases, leases, finances, or rentals as a theft are considered to be categorized as criminal in nature. This results in the vehicle not being listed as stolen, which, in turn, can negatively affect efforts to reduce these types of crimes and other related crimes; and

WHEREAS, correctly identifying fraudulently purchased, leased, financed, or rented vehicles and entering them as stolen will disrupt one of the criminal’s preferred methods of transportation and help reduce and prevent many other crimes; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) encourages all law enforcement professionals—including international, federal, state, and local officers and prosecutors—to enforce existing laws related to the fraudulent purchase, lease, finance, or rental of vehicles; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP encourages all law enforcement professionals—including international, federal, state, and local officers and prosecutors—to correctly identify these incidents as criminal rather than civil, resulting in vehicles being correctly identified and entered as stolen, leading to the disruption of criminals’ modes of transportation, increased officer safety, and the detection and reduction of more serious criminal offenses.

88 FBI: UCR, “Motor Vehicle Theft.”

This training curriculum serves as a resource to assist instructors in creating and facilitating trainings on conducting trauma informed sexual assault investigations. The training curriculum is designed so that the length of the training can be adapted to different training needs. 

The training curriculum provides customizable lesson plans and PowerPoints on topics related to law enforcement response to sexual assault.

Training based on this curriculum will provide law enforcement with a better understanding of (1) how trauma impacts victim behavior and memory, and the implications for investigations, and (2) how to utilize trauma-informed interview techniques and offender-focused investigative strategies.

The IACP’s Pathways Toward Collective Healing publication highlights the IACP’s Law Enforcement and the Communities they Serve: Collective Healing in the Wake of Harm efforts between 2016-2020 in five communities across the United States. This 2021 resource outlines the initiative’s purpose and objectives, implementation practices, site profiles, overarching themes, and provides examples of the tools developed and implemented across the sites. 

The intensive work of the Collective Healing initiative over four years focused on creating a victim-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative response that meets the needs of those most vulnerable amid violence and traumatic events. In the wake of calls to reevaluate public safety, all acknowledge that working toward collective healing is difficult, complex, and long term work. Future work to address these goals should build on lessons learned from the Collective Healing initiative, and focus on the following interconnected areas often dependent on one another for success:

Leadership, Culture, and Operational Capacity-Building 

A key takeaway from the Collective Healing initiative is the critical importance of leaders and their role in prioritizing the work of collective healing, addressing trauma, and providing victim-centered responses. The greatest successes emerge when agency leaders are fully engaged in and committed to the work of listening, healing, and communicating their support both internally and externally.

Community-Police Relations and Community Wellness

Building and maintaining trust and legitimacy with the community is paramount for police agencies. To enhance community-police relations and community wellness, Collective Healing sites involved community members and community-based organizations to develop solutions, strengthen services, and build collaborative relationships and communicate these efforts. 

Trauma-informed Policing

Collective Healing sites include acknowledging historical and generational trauma, and the understanding of, and training on, the following topics: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs); Impact of trauma on human development and behavior; Trauma-informed policing including interviewing and investigation skills and community interaction; and Procedural justice.

Availability and Quality of Victim Services 

Enhancing the access to and quality of victim services is key to collective healing. Meaningful responses and supports, especially for communities that do not typically seek or receive services, can lead to healing for victims, broader community-wide trust and confidence in the police.

Officer and Agency Wellness and Resilience 

Addressing the impact on officers and agency staff of the exposure to the traumatic experiences of others and the effect this has on the quality of response to victims and the communities they serve is critical to the work of collective healing.

Contact

For more information or current opportunities, please contact: [email protected]

In this webinar, Chief Deputy John Guard from Pitt County Sheriff’s Office provides information and strategies to address common misconceptions and frustrations that officers in rural jurisdictions may encounter when responding to cases of intimate partner violence.

Rural Law Enforcement Challenges and Promising Practices

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Organized Retail Crime (ORC) typically involves a group of individuals whose ultimate purpose is to resell stolen goods for financial gain. ORC participants often move from store to store, across jurisdictions, stealing anything from everyday commodities to high-end or newly trending merchandise. This infographic is intended to inform investigators on what police can do about ORC, the role of retailers, and where to find additional resources. Created by members of The Transnational Crime Committee.