Learn How to Access Free Training for Law Enforcement to Build Partnerships with the Community: Addressing Racial Profiling, Use of Force, Citizens' Complaints, and Integrity in Law Enforcement through COPS Resources

                   

The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the COPS Office co-hosted a webcast on Wednesday, September 22, from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. (EDT). Approximately 200 people logged onto the USCM website to view and participate in the discussion. The USCM has archived the webcast on its website for future viewing.

Moderator: Tom Cochran, Executive Director, USCM
Panelists: John B. Callahan, Mayor, Bethlehem, PA; Tim Quinn, Chief of Staff, Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services; Al Dean, Director, Pennsylvania Regional Community Policing Institute (RCPI); and William Matthews, Executive Director, Community Policing Consortium

The live discussion covered the following topics:

• How can mayors, law enforcement personnel, city officials, and community members take advantage of COPS training and technical assistance offered by the national network of RCPIs and the Community Policing Consortium?
• How do cities and residents apply for this training?
• What resources are available through the COPS Office to address racial profiling, use of force, citizens' complaints, and integrity in law enforcement?