Department Initiatives— National and Local Initiatives
President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing
On December 18, 2014, former President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order establishing the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. The Task Force Members sought expertise from stakeholders and input from the public to identify best practices and make recommendations to the President. On May 18, 2015, the Task Force released the final report nationwide. The philosophical foundation for the Task Force on 21st Century Policing is to build trust between citizens and their peace officers so that all components of a community are treating one another fairly and justly and are invested in maintaining public safety in an atmosphere of mutual respect. There are 6 pillars to follow in order to implement the initiative.
Building Trust and Legitimacy
Policy and Oversight
Technology and Social Media
Community Policing and Crime Reduction
Training and Education Officer Wellness and Safety
The 21st Century Policing Initiative pillars listed above are now included in training materials for police recruits and promotional exams for existing police officers. The 21st Century Policing Initiative document is also
required reading material for officers of all ranks seeking promotion beyond entry level. Beginning in 2016, deputy and assistant chief appointed positions and applicants are required to explain their understanding of the document, policing philosophies, and how they relate to the 21st Century Policing Initiative.
National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice
The National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice is a three-year program initiated in six pilot cities around the United States. Fort Worth earned selection as one of the pilot cities in March 2015. The other five pilot cities include Birmingham, Alabama; Gary, Indiana; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Stockton, California. The mission of the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice is to improve relationships and increase trust between communities and the criminal justice system. It also aims to advance the public and scholarly understandings of the following issues contributing to those relationships: Racial Reconciliation, Procedural Justice, and Implicit Bias. In 2016, the department began providing training classes for the Procedural Justice Pillar and additional classes through 2017 are scheduled. Racial Reconciliation and Implicit Bias classes are among those planned, and five permanent trainers are dedicated to teaching National Initiative classes.
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