The following is a crucial conversation that needs to take place in our communities and police departments across the nation if we are to improve the relationship between our communities and the men and women who vow to protect and serve. Building trust through serious dialogue is essential. There is so much work to be done, and we face these challenges with compassion and empathy.
Community relations training should be incorporated into your FTO programs so new police officers can begin their careers with a solid foundation in community-oriented policing. FTOs cover a broad spectrum of topics to pave a path of success for our police officers, and the earlier we train, the easier it will be to maintain the culture years later.
We should include scenario-based training focusing on treating people with dignity and respect, being neutral and transparent in decision-making, conveying trustworthy motives, and being receptive during contact. Additionally, part of the FTO program should include meeting members of our community as it relates to self-initiated activity.
We need to shape a culture of getting to know people in positive encounters at the earliest stages of policing as possible.
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