From Protest to Policy: The Intersection of Police Culture and Community Trust

The shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and its aftermath was one of the most publicized and scrutinized police crisis situations in modern day history. Chief Jason Armstrong and Executive Director Nicolle Barton were both brought into Ferguson to lead reform efforts and revise policies and practices in compliance with the federal consent decree the department was under. This workshop will focus on the successes and challenges of working with the community to build public trust, transparency, and accountability. The facilitators will identify best practices in reform efforts to address police culture and opportunities to build positive community partnerships.