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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.

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.

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.

Organizes local community events, workshops, and forums to facilitate dialogue between police officers and community members, fostering better understanding and relationships.

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.

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.

Collects data and feedback from law enforcement agencies and community members to assess the impact of its initiatives and improve program outcomes.

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.

Delivers curricula to community stakeholders on the "Risk and Protective Factors" framework following community listening sessions, providing tools for understanding and addressing community needs.

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.

Provides training on the "Risk and Protective Factors" framework to community stakeholders following listening sessions, helping translate community input into actionable public safety strategies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.