activities · 32
what they do
direct service · 14
- Community Engagement Events Community-Law Enforcement Engagement ProgramsOrganizes local community events, workshops, and forums to facilitate dialogue between police officers and community members, fostering better understanding and relationships.
- Community Engagement and Dialogue Facilitation Community Listening & Feedback IntegrationOrganizes local community events, workshops, and forums to facilitate dialogue between police officers and community members, and conducts community listening sessions to gather feedback on public safety and police service, compiling anonymized data into reports for civic and police leaders.
- Community Listening Sessions Community Listening & Feedback IntegrationConducts community listening sessions, including "micro-community listening sessions" in neighborhoods, to gather feedback on public safety and police service. The anonymized data is compiled into reports shared with civic and police leaders, and recommendations for action and innovations are developed based on the findings.
- Conducts community listening sessions and develops action recommendations Community Listening & Feedback IntegrationHosts micro-community listening sessions with neighborhoods and stakeholder groups to gather lived experiences and feedback on public safety. Anonymized data is compiled into reports, and actionable recommendations are developed to inform local policing strategies.
- Implements the Peace Officer Promise program Peace Officer Rebranding InitiativeSupports police and sheriff’s departments in publicly renewing their commitment to being "Peace Officers" through live local events where promises are made in front of communities. The program launched in Summer 2022.
- Implements the Peace Officer Symbol Program Peace Officer Rebranding InitiativeSupports law enforcement agencies in affixing "Peace Officer" decals or emblems on police vehicles, uniforms, and equipment to reinforce a cultural shift toward peace-centered policing.
- Offers Policing Performance 360 evaluation platformOperates an AI-powered 360-degree evaluation system for police leadership candidates, generating detailed promotability and personnel assessment reports within 72 hours. The platform supports pilot programs and can be fully implemented in 2–3 weeks with technical support.
- Peace Officer Promise Program Peace Officer Rebranding InitiativeImplements the "Peace Officer Promise" program for police and sheriff's departments to renew their commitment to being "Peace Officers," witnessed by their communities through live local events, and supports this with marketing materials and a symbol program for vehicles and uniforms.
- Peace Officer Promise Program Peace Officer Rebranding InitiativeImplements the "Peace Officer Promise" program where police and sheriff's departments renew their commitment to being "Peace Officers" through live local events, fostering trust and cooperation between law enforcement and communities. This includes providing marketing materials and a symbol program for vehicles and uniforms.
- Policing Performance 360 Evaluation PlatformOffers an AI-powered, stakeholder-focused 360-degree promotability and personnel evaluation solution called Policing Performance 360, including a pilot program for leadership candidates in promotion assessments that generates detailed reports within 72 hours.
- Policing Performance 360 Evaluation PlatformOffers an AI-powered, stakeholder-focused 360-degree promotability and personnel evaluation solution called Policing Performance 360. This platform provides comprehensive support for implementation and operates a pilot program for leadership candidate promotion assessments, generating detailed reports within 72 hours.
- Provides stakeholder engagement and dialogue facilitation Community-Law Enforcement Engagement ProgramsOrganizes community events, workshops, and forums to foster dialogue between police officers and community members, promoting trust and cooperation through structured engagement.
- Provides supplementary training materials and branding resourcesDistributes marketing and training materials such as briefing room posters, lapel pins, and customizable presentations to reinforce messaging and support adoption of the "Peace Officer" identity.
- Recommendations for Action and Innovation Community Listening & Feedback IntegrationDevelops recommendations for action and innovations to address issues identified through community listening sessions, aiming to improve public safety and policing approaches at the local level.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for Community-Focused Policing Peace Officer Rebranding InitiativeEngages in advocacy efforts to promote community-focused policing and positive interactions between law enforcement and community members, including collaborating with media and using social media, and advancing the framework of police officers as "Peace Officers" on a national scale.
- Advocacy for Community-Focused Policing Peace Officer Rebranding InitiativeEngages in advocacy efforts to promote community-focused policing and positive interactions between law enforcement and community members, including collaborating with media and using social media, to advance the framework of police officers as "Peace Officers" on a national scale.
- Advocates for the "Peace Officer" framework nationally Peace Officer Rebranding InitiativeEngages in advocacy to promote community-focused policing and the cultural redefinition of police as "Peace Officers" through media collaboration, social media, and national outreach efforts.
research · 4
- Conducts research and evaluation of program effectiveness Community Needs Assessment & ResearchCollects data and feedback from law enforcement agencies and community members to assess the impact of its initiatives and improve program outcomes.
- Conducts research on the legal and operational use of "Peace Officer" terminology Law Enforcement Terminology Research & Policy AdvocacyResearches the use of the term "Peace Officer" in all 50 states' penal codes and broader law enforcement contexts, producing findings that 71% of states use the term for police officers and nearly 80% use it in some law enforcement capacity. This research informs the organization’s advocacy and training frameworks.
- Research on "Peace Officer" Terminology Law Enforcement Terminology Research & Policy AdvocacyConducts research on the use of the term "Peace Officer" in US penal codes, finding that a significant majority of states use the term when referring to police officers or in a law enforcement context.
- Research on "Peace Officer" Terminology Law Enforcement Terminology Research & Policy AdvocacyConducts research on the use of the term "Peace Officer" in US penal codes, finding that a significant majority of states use the term when referring to police officers or in other law enforcement contexts.
capacity building · 11
- Curricula on Risk and Protective FactorsDelivers curricula to community stakeholders on the "Risk and Protective Factors" framework following community listening sessions, providing tools for understanding and addressing community needs.
- Delivers "Peace Officer: Realizing the True Purpose of Policing" training Law Enforcement Professional Development TrainingProvides comprehensive in-person and virtual training programs for law enforcement agencies, cities, and community groups, covering community engagement, de-escalation, cultural competency, procedural justice, and leadership development. The training qualifies for 5–8 continuing education credits and is recognized by IADLEST NCP in many states.
- Delivers post-listening session curricula to community stakeholders Community Listening & Feedback IntegrationProvides training on the "Risk and Protective Factors" framework to community stakeholders following listening sessions, helping translate community input into actionable public safety strategies.
- Delivers professional coaching for police leadersOffers a structured professional coaching program for police leaders and city/county managers, including needs assessment, coach matching, and 3- to 6-month coaching agreements. The program is delivered by experienced police leaders.
- Delivers train-the-trainer and toolkit support for local implementationProvides "train the trainer" programs to sustain training impact after live sessions and distributes a comprehensive "Peace Officer Project toolkit" with customizable presentations, press releases, social media plans, checklists, and guidance on evaluation and personnel systems.
- Offers Peace Officer Agency CertificationProvides a two-year certification to law enforcement agencies that complete the "Peace Officer: Realizing the True Purpose of Policing" training and meet additional requirements. Certified agencies receive a physical plaque by mail within two weeks of completion.
- Peace Officer Project ToolkitProvides a "Peace Officer Project toolkit" that includes resources such as project overviews, customizable presentations, model press releases, social media plans, implementation checklists, discussions on hiring and reward systems, and evaluation guidance.
- Peace Officer Training and Certification Law Enforcement Professional Development TrainingDelivers comprehensive training programs, both online and in-person, to law enforcement agencies and officers on community-oriented policing, de-escalation techniques, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication skills. These courses qualify for continuing education credits and lead to individual certificates of completion and agency-wide "Peace Officer Certified" status, valid for two years.
- Police Leader CoachingProvides professional coaching to police leaders and city/county managers through a structured process that includes needs assessment, coach matching, and 3- to 6-month coaching agreements, delivered by experienced police leaders.
- Provides individual training completion certification Certification Exam AdministrationIssues IADLEST-certified Certificates of Completion to individuals who finish training courses, which are accepted for accreditation in many states. The certificate qualifies for continuing education credits based on rank and course.
- Train the Trainer Programs Workplace Skills and Trainer CertificationDelivers "train the trainer" programs to enable continued training within agencies after live sessions, ensuring sustained impact and knowledge transfer.
strategies · 21
how they think
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- Advance Officer Development with AI-Powered, Objective Evaluation Systems AI-powered 360-degree evaluationUses AI-powered 360-degree evaluations to eliminate bias, support objective decision-making for promotions, and generate personalized development plans that foster leadership growth and merit-based advancement.
- Advance policing culture through the One-By-One Policing philosophy one_by_one_policingPromotes a cultural shift in policing by focusing on individual transformation and organizational culture, fostering compassion, safety for officers, and treating others like family to create a new path for modern, humane policing.
- Apply a Public Health Lens to Policing and Community Safety public health frameworkFrames peace as a public health imperative using risk and protective factors models, integrating public health and public safety approaches to reduce harm and facilitate conflict resolution through community-led initiatives.
- Apply a public health lens to public safety public_health_frameworkUses public health frameworks—such as "Risk and Protective Factors" and "Peace is a Vital Sign"—to understand societal problems, guide interventions, and position peace as a measurable outcome of community well-being.
- Apply public health and peacebuilding models to policing public_health_frameworkUses a public health lens—such as the "Risk and Protective Factors" framework and "Peace is a Vital Sign" initiative—to treat community safety as a shared public health outcome and position peacebuilding as a core function of policing.
- Deliver blended, certified training for culture change blended_learning_certificationProvides self-paced online and in-person training programs with certification pathways, supported by administrative tools and continuing education credits, to institutionalize the Peace Officer model and ensure sustained organizational adoption.
- Deliver flexible, certified training for culture change self-paced online learningProvides self-paced online and in-person training programs with certification, administrative dashboards, and accountability tools to support agency-wide adoption of the Peace Officer model and continuing education credit through recognized standards.
- Drive Organizational Change via Stakeholder-Centered Coaching stakeholder_centered_coachingUses stakeholder-centered coaching to transform law enforcement and government leadership by gathering stakeholder feedback, setting measurable behavioral goals, and tracking progress over time to foster accountability and cultural evolution.
- Drive organizational change through Stakeholder Centered Coaching stakeholder_centered_coachingUses Stakeholder Centered Coaching to transform law enforcement leadership by gathering feedback from stakeholders, setting measurable behavioral goals, and tracking progress over time to evolve agency culture and government practices.
- Drive organizational change via Stakeholder Centered Coaching stakeholder_centered_coachingUses Stakeholder Centered Coaching to transform law enforcement and government leadership by gathering stakeholder feedback, setting behavioral goals, and tracking progress, thereby fostering accountability and cultural evolution within agencies.
- Enable objective leadership development using AI-powered evaluation AI-powered 360-degree evaluationLeverages AI-powered 360-degree evaluations to eliminate bias, support objective decision-making, and generate personalized development plans for officers, ensuring merit-based advancement and leadership growth.
- Enable objective leadership development with AI-powered assessment AI-powered_360_evaluationUses AI-powered 360-degree evaluations to detect bias, ensure merit-based promotion decisions, and create personalized development plans for officers, supporting fair and effective leadership pipelines.
- Implement Culture Change Through Comprehensive Training and Certification comprehensive agency reform frameworkUses a structured, multi-component certification framework that includes leadership commitment, online and in-person training, sequential checklists, and accountability tools to institutionalize cultural transformation within policing agencies.
- Implement structured certification for agency transformation sequential certification processUses a comprehensive, sequential certification process that begins with leadership commitment and includes training, sustainability planning, and measurable benchmarks to institutionalize the Peace Officer model within agencies.
- Promote Community Engagement and Co-Produced Public Safety community_engagement_for_policing_reformBuilds public trust and confidence by engaging communities in the redefinition of policing through local events, shared training, listening sessions, and co-developing the "true purpose" of policing, positioning the Peace Officer Promise as a community policing tool.
- Promote Organizational Culture Transformation Through One-by-One Policing one_by_one_policingAdvocates for a cultural shift in policing through the "One-By-One Policing" philosophy, focusing on individual officer development, compassion, and internal organizational culture to create a safer, more humane environment for both officers and the communities they serve.
- Promote community engagement and co-produced safety community_engagement_for_policing_reformEngages communities as active partners in redefining policing through local events, joint training, and listening sessions, using tools like the Peace Officer Promise to build trust and enable community-led safety initiatives.
- Promote community-led policing and public trust via engagement and co-production community_engagement_for_policing_reformBuilds public trust and confidence by engaging communities in defining the purpose of policing, co-producing safety strategies, hosting local events, and inviting community members into training—positioning the Peace Officer Promise as a tool for community policing and mutual understanding.
- Reframe Policing Through the Peace Officer Framework peace_officer_frameworkAdvances policing by redefining law enforcement officers as "Peace Officers" to transform agency culture, public perception, and community relations around principles of effective, empathetic, and just policing, aiming for national coherence and reduced harm in public interactions.
- Reframe policing through the Peace Officer framework peace_officer_frameworkThe organization advances cultural transformation in law enforcement by redefining police as "Peace Officers," aiming to shift agency culture and public perception toward effective, empathetic, and just policing. This framework serves as a foundation for certification, training, and community trust-building.
- Reframe policing through the Peace Officer framework peace_officer_frameworkAdvocates for redefining police roles as "Peace Officers" in law and culture to transform public perception, agency identity, and operational priorities around peacebuilding, reduced use of force, and community trust. This framework serves as a foundation for cultural transformation, certification, and national coherence in policing.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching® Police Leader Coach
Coaching services for police leaders focusing on areas such as AI and policing, budgeting, community policing, conflict resolution, crisis management, diversity and inclusion, ethics, mental health, public relations, strategic planning, and technology in law enforcement.
One-By-One Policing philosophy
A philosophy promoting building a safe and secure environment for officers and staff to better serve individuals with compassion, as developed by Chief Jack Cauley.
Peace Officer Project
Research and advocacy for the use of the term "Peace Officer" in state penal codes across the United States.
relationships · 56
who they work with
- American Correctional Association Partner — Louis Molina is an active member.
- American Society of Evidence Based Policing Partner — Louis Molina is an active member.
- Arizona Governor’s Commission to Prevent Violence Against Women Partner — Chief Jerald Monahan (ret.) has served as the Chairperson for the Arizona Governor’s Commission to Prevent Violence Against Women.
- Arizona Police Chiefs Association Partner — Chief Jerald Monahan (ret.) has served as the President of the Arizona Police Chiefs Association.
- Candid Government — Certified as Platinum Transparency 2025 by Candid, formerly Guidestar.
- Candid Partner — Certified Police2Peace as Platinum Transparency 2025.
- Candid Partner — Certified as Platinum Transparency 2025 by Candid (formerly Guidestar).
- Candid Partner — Certified as Platinum Transparency 2025 by Candid, formerly Guidestar, a nonprofit rating site.
- Candid Partner — Certified as Platinum Transparency 2025 by Candid, formerly Guidestar, the premier nonprofit rating site.
- Candid Partner — Certified as Platinum Transparency 2025 by Candid, formerly Guidestar.
- Candid Partner — Received Platinum Transparency certification from Candid (formerly Guidestar) in 2025.
- Castle Rock Police Department Partner — Chief Jack Cauley serves as the Chief of Police at the Castle Rock Police Department.
- Castle Rock Police Department Partner — Chief Jack Cauley, who leads the department, has used Police2Peace's tools and is a coach for the organization.
- Castle Rock Police Department Partner — Chief Jack Cauley, who serves as the Chief of Police at the Castle Rock Police Department, is a coach for Police2Peace.
- Chief Jack Cauley Partner — Chief of Police at the Castle Rock Police Department and a Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching® Police Leader Coach for Police2Peace.
- Chief Phil Lukens (ret.) Partner — Serves as a Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching® Police Leader Coach for Police2Peace.
- Community Alliance Against Family Abuse Partner — Chief Jerald Monahan (ret.) has served as the Board Chair for the Community Alliance Against Family Abuse.
- End Violence Against Women International Partner — Chief Jerald Monahan (ret.) has served as the Board President for End Violence Against Women International.
- Guidestar Partner — Certified Police2Peace as Platinum Transparency 2025.
- Guidestar Partner — Certified as Platinum Transparency 2025 by Candid, formerly Guidestar, the premier nonprofit rating site.
- Guidestar Partner — Formerly known as Guidestar, now Candid, which certified Police2Peace with Platinum Transparency.
- Guidestar Partner — Formerly known as Guidestar, now Candid, which certified the organization with Platinum Transparency in 2025.
- IADLEST Partner — Certifies individual training certificates under the National Certification Program.
- IADLEST Partner — Received the National Certificate Program (NCP) Seal of Excellence for its training course.
- International Association of Chiefs of Police Network — Has leadership involvement in the International Association of Chiefs of Police, including board membership.
- International Association of Chiefs of Police Partner — Chief Jack Cauley was appointed to its Board of Directors in 2021 and serves on its Financial Review Committee and Professional Standards, Ethics and Image Committee.
- International Association of Chiefs of Police Partner — Chief Jack Cauley was appointed to its Board of Directors in 2021 and serves on its Financial Review Committee and Professional Standards, Ethics and Image Committee. Louis Molina is an active member.
- International Association of Chiefs of Police Partner — Chief Jack Cauley was appointed to its Board of Directors in 2021 and serves on the IACP Financial Review Committee and the IACP Professional Standards, Ethics and Image Committee. Louis Molina is an active member.
- International Association of Chiefs of Police Partner — Chief Jack Cauley was appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in 2021 and serves on IACP committees.
- International Association of Property and Evidence Partner — Chief Jeffrey Scott (ret.) is a former Board Director for the International Association of Property and Evidence.
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