Multiculturalism and Police: Understanding the Fragile Relationship with Communities of Color
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Multiculturalism and Police: Understanding the Fragile Relationship with Communities of Color

Duration: 1h 33m | Recorded on August 26, 2020

Join us to discuss the current climate and challenges that exist with communities of color and law enforcement. Examine the steps agencies can take to try and improve police community relations. Review the dynamics that have stressed relationships between law enforcement and the African America community. Gain understanding about why a climate of distrust exists and what can be done about it.

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Upon completion of this training, you will be able to: • Improve community engagement and promote a culture of trust • Leverage best practices and strategies for moving relationships forward • Build and sustain lasting community partnerships

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Instructors
- Dr. Theodore Darden
Dr. Theodore Darden   Professor, Social Justice, College of DuPage

Dr. Theodore Darden has been a professor of Justice Studies since 2006, and as department chair 2009-2013, at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL. Previous to this, he worked in law enforcement for 17 years, where he obtained the rank of patrol sergeant. Darden was instrumental in bringing community policing to the forefront in the State of Wisconsin. His success in lowering crime rates, building community trust and partnerships, and addressing homelessness at the University of Wisconsin- Madison gained him statewide recognition when he was named the law enforcement officer of the year by the Attorney General’s Office in the State of Wisconsin. He established the WI Association of Community Oriented Police (WACOP) in 1996 and served as its first president. Dr. Darden joined the WI Department of Justice Law Enforcement Training and Standards Bureau where he developed curriculum, provided consultation, and assisted in overseeing police training in the state’s 17 police academies.

Dr. Theodore Darden   Professor, Social Justice, College of DuPage

Dr. Theodore Darden has been a professor of Justice Studies since 2006, and as department chair 2009-2013, at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL. Previous to this, he worked in law enforcement for 17 years, where he obtained the rank of patrol sergeant. Darden was instrumental in bringing community policing to the forefront in the State of Wisconsin. His success in lowering crime rates, building community trust and partnerships, and addressing homelessness at the University of Wisconsin- Madison gained him statewide recognition when he was named the law enforcement officer of the year by the Attorney General’s Office in the State of Wisconsin. He established the WI Association of Community Oriented Police (WACOP) in 1996 and served as its first president. Dr. Darden joined the WI Department of Justice Law Enforcement Training and Standards Bureau where he developed curriculum, provided consultation, and assisted in overseeing police training in the state’s 17 police academies.

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Aaron Tomlinson
(855) 866-2582
aaron.tomlinson2864@fvtc.edu
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