SAI facilitated and provided logistics for the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. Below is an excerpt about our efforts mentioned in the report. You can read the full report Click Here
Background on Task Force:
On December 18, 2014, President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order establishing a Task Force on 21st Century Policing. The Task Force seeks to identify best practices and make recommendations to the President on how policing practices can promote effective crime reduction while building public trust and examine, among other issues, how to foster strong, collaborative relationships between local law enforcement and the communities they protect. The Task Force is directed to provide an initial report on recommendations to the President by March 2, 2015.
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Commissioner Charles Ramsey,
Philadelphia Police Department
Laurie Robinson, Professor,
George Mason University
Members:
• Cedric L. Alexander
• Jose Lopez
• Tracey L. Meares
• Brittany N. Packnett
• Susan Lee Rahr
• Constance Rice
• Sean Michael Smoot
• Bryan Stevenson
• Roberto Villaseñor
The Task Force initiated a public engagement process aimed at gaining broad input and expertise from stakeholders to inform and advise them in developing recommendations. We invited the public to participate in one of the following ways:
Listening Sessions
The Task Force convened several listening sessions to hear testimony and also received comments from the public. Additional information on each of the public meetings is available below. Information can also be found in the Federal Register.
January 13, 2015, Washington, DC
Teleconference: Building Trust & Legitimacy
January 21, 2015
Listening Session: Policy & Oversight
January 30, 2015, Cincinnati, OH
Listening Session: Technology & Social Media
January 31, 2015, Cincinnati, OH
Listening Session: Community Policing & Crime Reduction
February 13, 2015, Phoenix, AZ
Listening Session: Training & Education
February 14, 2015, Phoenix, AZ
Listening Session: Officer Safety & Wellness
February 23, 2015, Washington, DC
Listening Session: Future of Community Policing
February 24, 2015, Washington, DC
Teleconference: Deliberation on Recommendations
February 24 – 27, 2015
Teleconference: Report Review
March 1, 2015
Written Public Comments
The Task Force reviewed and considered recommendations submitted by the public.
Executive Order Establishing the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing
Charter for the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing
Additional information on the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
On Monday January 12, 2015 the Task Force held an administrative meeting, during which presentations on Department of Justice initiatives related to the Task Force’s areas of focus were delivered:
The Department of Justice through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is providing administrative services, funds, facilities, staff, equipment, and other support services as may be necessary for the Task Force to carry out its mission. The Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, Ronald L. Davis, serves as Executive Director of the Task Force and, as directed by the Co-Chairs, convenes regular meetings of the Task Force, and supervises its work.