21st Century Policing Task Force: The First Five Years

21^st Century Policing Task Force Report

The First Five Years

In the wake of 2014 police use-of-force incidents in Ferguson, Cleveland, and Staten Island, the President’s Task Force on 21^st Century Policing was established to examine issues around community policing. Findings and recommendations, focused on strengthening public trust while improving public safety, were presented in a final report. This assessment examined the Report’s reach and impact in the five years following the publication’s release.

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Analysis

Assessment Sections

Survey

Survey to law enforcement agencies that probes high-level absorption and use of 21CPTFR principles.
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Case Studies

A detailed view of four local jurisdictions’ experiences in adopting 21CPTFR recomendations.
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Interviews

Diverse perspectives on implementation from agency representatives and stakeholders.
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Analysis

Assessment Sections

Background

History and multimedia resources related to the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing.
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Literature Review

Relevant literature reflecting on the Report’s key concepts, its impact and limitations.
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Media Scan

Trends in web search interest, domain traffic, and news media mentions.
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Introduction

Project Overview and Goals

In May 2015, the report delivered 156 recommendations and action items to law enforcement agencies and the federal government. These were organized within six key pillars—building trust and legitimacy, policy and oversight, technology and social media, community policing and crime reduction, training and education, and officer wellness and safety. This assessment utilized quantifiable measures to demonstrate the diffusion of report principles along with qualitative data on stakeholder perceptions. The overarching goals aim to:

1 | Explore

Explore the extent to which the principles and strategies that underlie the 21CPTR have influenced changes in policing or have otherwise been absorbed into the field;

2 | Examine

Examine catalysts and inhibitors to implementation of these principles and strategies; and,

3 | Deliver

Deliver examples of agencies that have or have not implemented these principles and how they have done so, or, if they have not, the barriers.

Analysis

Key Takeaways from the Assessment

ENLIST bi-partisan support to facilitate buy-in and sustainability of change
EXPAND scope to include recruitment and retention of quality officers
EXPAND reach of 21CPTF products and resources by incorporating municipal, community, and other stakeholders to expand common language of concepts beyond law enforcement organizations.
INCLUDE additional stakeholders in developing metrics and processes for measuring success
IDENTIFY ways to sustain momentum of change beyond the tenure of leadership.

PROVIDE more strategic guidance in culture change. How do systems and recommendations fit together to "change the hearts and minds" of people?
EXPAND the research agenda around concepts in the 21CPTF Report.
- Define Community Policing
- Evaluating the effects of community policing on crime reduction
- Evaluating long-term effects of de-escalation and implicit bias training
- Development of uniform, national protocols that can supplement the Report's recommendations.

INTERACTIVE DATA VISUALIZATION

Pillar Adoption Over Time

Explore implementation of the 21CP Task Force recommendations by pillar. Check boxes on the right to filter by agency type and size.

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Case Studies

The following jurisdictions provide specifics around 21CP Task Force Report-based work conducted in cities and counties around the country. They demonstrate the advancements some agencies have made with or without the assistance of the 21CP Task Force Report principles

Oregon

Bend Police Department

Massachusetts

Boston Police Department

arizona

Tucson Police Department

Michigan

Washtenaw County Sheriff

21CPTF | The First Five Years

Survey

Case Studies

Interviews

Background

Literature Review

Media Scan

1 | Explore

2 | Examine

3 | Deliver

Analysis

INTERACTIVE DATA VISUALIZATION

Pillar Adoption Over Time

Case Studies

Oregon

Massachusetts

arizona

Michigan

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