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POLICE2PEACE

AZ · EIN 832915192 · $218K rev · advocacy · operational · www.police2peace.org
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POLICE2PEACE is an organization that researches and promotes the use of the term "Peace Officer" in state penal codes across the United States. They also provide leadership coaching to police leaders, focusing on modernizing police culture and improving public safety through various areas of expertise.

activities · 32

what they do

direct service · 14
  • Organizes 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 Integration
    Organizes 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.
  • Conducts 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 Integration
    Hosts 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 Initiative
    Supports 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 Initiative
    Supports 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 platform
    Operates 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 Initiative
    Implements 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 Initiative
    Implements 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 Platform
    Offers 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 Platform
    Offers 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 Programs
    Organizes 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 resources
    Distributes 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 Integration
    Develops 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 Initiative
    Engages 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 Initiative
    Engages 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 Initiative
    Engages 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 & Research
    Collects 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 Advocacy
    Researches 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 Advocacy
    Conducts 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 Advocacy
    Conducts 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 Factors
    Delivers 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 Training
    Provides 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 Integration
    Provides 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 leaders
    Offers 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 implementation
    Provides "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 Certification
    Provides 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 Toolkit
    Provides 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 Training
    Delivers 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 Coaching
    Provides 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 Administration
    Issues 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.
  • Delivers "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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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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