What we heard from the community…
- The community expressed a desire for the police department to take deliberate actions to build trust and strengthen relationships with residents.
- For instance, there is a request to see tangible outcomes from the community forums on policing, including how the Police Department will address identified concerns.
- Additionally, there is a call for officers to increase their presence in neighborhoods, whether on foot or by bike, to foster familiarity and personal connections.
- The community also emphasized the importance of greater police participation in local events and celebrations, the development of more youth programs, and ensuring that officers assigned to specific neighborhoods engage directly with residents and attend local meetings.