Review the steps Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Alabama’s only federally recognized tribe, took to overcome jurisdictional barriers to achieve implementation of state legislation known as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians – State Police Powers Act (Alabama Act #2018-393). Review the specific barriers that were overcome such as lack of state recognition, no available copies of MOU’s that were in prior existence, inability to use state academy for training; not honoring tribal courts, etc. Discuss how this enhanced multi-jurisdictional partnership has supported increased public safety for the Poarch Creek community.
Often times, the biggest role of a facility dog is to calm and support an individual during stressful situations. Learn what a facility dog is and how they are being used particularly as a school resource officer partner in K-12 schools and/or in tribal court settings. The process to obtain and train a dog, subjective observations, and data collected will be discussed.
For all the various first responders engaged in public safety [police, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, social workers, and corrections staff], serving others often becomes the priority, leaving your own well-being vulnerable. This presentation focuses on equipping you, the battle-worn, casework-buried professionals on the frontlines, with practical tools and strategies to prioritize your physical, emotional, and relational health. Join us in this session – which will include humor and case examples - to invest in your most valuable asset – yourself. By focusing on improving yourself, you can help ensure that you continue to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families – including your own.
Discuss the role of the leader in developing organizational, vision, mission, and values, and how important they are in driving community policing. Review internal skills that instill empowerment in the organization and external skills that earn trust throughout the community. Examine the role police can play in leading community problem solving and obtain resources to help implement the strategies discussed during the webinar.
Define and review the philosophy of community oriented policing. Discuss the four procedural justice/fair and impartial policing principles used for building effective relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Uncover strategies, tactics, and behaviors to: demonstrate dignity and respect for all, provide everyone with a voice, maintain neutrality and transparency, and earn and keep trust with those you serve.
Effective community engagement is vital and benefits communities. Representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Justice (WI Internet Crimes Against Children) will describe various ways for child advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams and others to stay engaged with community members and schools. These methods include; “train-the-trainer” programs, social media, non-governmental organization engagement and non-traditional efforts like the Protect Kids Online podcast and public service announcements.
Hear from current tribal law enforcement practitioners about successful strategies they have used in recruiting and retaining tribal officers including advertising of positions, recruitment practices, benefits, community partnerships, and more.
Learn how agencies can best tell their story, whether it is building positive messages about the agency's work on an ongoing basis, conveying messages during a crisis, or providing information to the community during the continuity of operations following an incident. Establish a strong and effective social media strategy that can build trust and cooperation within the community being served.
In the complex landscape of the criminal justice system, working with individuals who have mental illness requires a nuanced understanding and specialized approach. As probation officers and case managers, your role extends beyond enforcement and monitoring; you are instrumental in facilitating rehabilitation and support. In this webinar, we delve into essential tools and strategies to effectively engage with individuals experiencing mental health challenges. We briefly explore the complexities of mental illness, offer examples, and equip probation officers with practical tools and skills to effectively engage and support individuals navigating these challenges.
Explore successful examples of tribal youth police and criminal justice explorer programs and the related positive outcomes including, but not limited to: leadership skill development, rise in self-esteem and confidence, and formal interest in pursuing tribal law enforcement or related criminal justice career paths. Discuss multidisciplinary and community policing partnerships that helped lead to program success, as well as additional youth engagement strategies.
