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Please answer the following questions on the biggest priorities in policing and how the development of new policing legislation can foster greater community trust and improved public safety.

What is the biggest priority you would like to see reflected in new policing legislation?

Training and Education: Mandates for comprehensive training that goes beyond tactical skills, emphasizing de-escalation techniques, mental health crisis intervention, implicit bias training, and the historical context of policing in diverse communities.

Racial and Social Justice: Legislation that addresses systemic racism and biases in policing practices. This could involve revising policies that lead to disproportionate stopping, searching, or use of force against certain racial or social groups.

Strategies to attract and retain individuals in the police force who are from diverse backgrounds and who demonstrate a strong capacity for community-oriented, ethical policing.

Enhanced Support for Officer Wellness: Recognizing the stressful nature of police work and providing robust support systems for officers, including mental health resources, counseling, and programs to help manage stress and trauma.

Empathy and Communication Training: Implementing training programs that focus on developing empathy, emotional intelligence, and effective communication skills among police officers. This can help officers better understand and respond to the varied and complex situations they encounter, including those involving individuals from different cultural backgrounds or those with mental health issues.

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What can be the top consideration in the new policing legislation that would help build trust between police and the communities they serve?

Body Cameras and Dashboard Cameras: Mandating the use of body-worn and dashboard cameras to record all police interactions with the public, with clear guidelines on when the cameras should be activated and how the footage is stored and used.

Civilian Review Boards: Establishing independent civilian oversight bodies with the power to review complaints against police, conduct investigations, and recommend disciplinary action.

Community Representation: Ensuring that police forces represent the diversity of the communities they serve, not just in racial and ethnic composition but also in terms of gender, language, and life experiences.

Referral to Social Services: Creating protocols for police to refer individuals to appropriate social services for issues like homelessness, addiction, and domestic conflicts, rather than defaulting to arrest and incarceration.

Bias and Cultural Competency Training: Implementing ongoing training to help officers understand and respect the diverse communities they serve.

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What is the most important role communities should have in informing policing policies, governance, and oversight?

Civilian Oversight Committees: Creating civilian oversight bodies with the authority to review and make recommendations regarding police department policies, practices, and specific incidents. These committees should have a diverse representation from various community sectors.

Community Review of Misconduct Investigations: Allowing community members or independent civilian bodies to participate in or oversee investigations into police misconduct, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Joint Training Programs: Organizing joint training programs where police officers and community members learn together about topics such as conflict resolution, mediation, and problem-solving.

Community Panels in Hiring Process: Including community representatives in the hiring panels for new officers to ensure candidates are evaluated from a community perspective.

Regular Review and Update of Policies: Establishing mechanisms for regular review and updating of policing policies with community input, ensuring they remain relevant and effective.

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What lived experiences have you had with police and policing services that illustrate the need for police reform?

What recommendations can individuals and communities offer to improve these processes?

How can we strengthen the self-determination of policing models for First Nations?

Restorative Justice Models: Encouraging and supporting the use of restorative justice practices that align with cultural values and community preferences.

Providing training for all officers that covers local languages, traditions, and cultural sensitivities, as well as historical and current issues faced by the community.

Developing policing models that are grounded in the cultural, spiritual, and social norms of the community, ensuring that police officers understand and respect these norms.

Recognizing the inherent right of First Nations to govern themselves and to establish and control their policing systems through legislation.

Creating frameworks for collaboration between First Nations police services and external law enforcement agencies, ensuring respect for First Nations sovereignty and jurisdiction.

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When thinking about policing and public safety
modernization, what is your vision related to Indigenous policing?

Promoting education and awareness about Indigenous policing models and their benefits, both within Indigenous communities and in the broader society, to foster understanding, respect, and collaboration.

Establishing clear, community-driven mechanisms for accountability and transparency, ensuring that Indigenous policing services are responsive to the needs and concerns of the community they serve.

Regularly evaluating and adapting policing practices to ensure they continue to meet community needs, respect cultural values, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and human rights.

Policing services are deeply rooted in the cultural, spiritual, and traditional practices of the community, ensuring that law enforcement is not only culturally sensitive but culturally driven.

Indigenous communities have full authority and support to establish and govern their own policing services, reflecting their right to self-determination and recognizing their sovereign status.

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