2021 PSP Virtual Violent Crime Summit: Constitutional and Proactive Policing

The PSP Virtual Violent Crime Summit took place on April 21-22, 2021 and convened criminal justice leaders and key stakeholders from PSP sites, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) officials, subject-matter experts (SMEs), and other field-based partners to examine topics of interest and additional evidence-based practices to increase public safety, reduce violence, and enhance partnerships in the participating communities. Session Description: Community partnerships and public trust are critical in enabling officers to perform the essential functions of policing and achieving a sustained impact on public safety. Without the community’s cooperation, police departments may be unable to solve crimes and obtain convictions. How do departments balance building public trust, strengthening community partnerships, and reinforcing constitutional principles while exercising legitimate police powers? This session provides strategies and practical examples to address these and other important questions about the role of police-community relationships in enhancing public safety.

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Author: PSP

Federal Sponsor Agency: BJA

Publication Date: April 2021