Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Cops & Community Workshop



The Chester Police Department (CPD), and the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) have joined together through the assistance of Widener University to develop a training program designed to help the CPD enhance their relationship with community residents.  The grant will provide training in community leadership and communication. 

The National Coalition Building Institute is a leadership development organization that has was established in 1984. 
The workshops will provide a unique opportunity to develop new relationships and seek collaborative solutions to interactions between law enforcement and the community.  Together police & residents will do the following:

Recognize triggers and other obstacles that prevent building relationships with community members.
Appreciate the power of personal stories from community members and police to gain insight into their experiences;
Listen for and respect the emotional content in what community members express.
Use a practical conflict resolution process to find common ground in dealing with an issue that would otherwise lead to continuing tension
Acquire a toolbox of ways to improve interpersonal communication by decreasing defensiveness, with particular attention to tone of voice and body language.
Help increase safety for community members and law enforcement.  

When: March 22, 2012 from 5:30 pm to 9 pm
Where: Chester City Hall Community Room,
             1 Fourth St. Chester Pa. 19013
After a series of workshops are completed; a resource team of both police and residents will be formed and afforded a 3 day training of trainers to further continue the work of police and community relations.  Please take advantage of the opportunity to help and develop the Chester Community Policing Program.

To register on line go to
or email Guillermo Lopez at glopez@ncbi-cops.org or text your name, email ,and phone to (484) 450.6224

You must register in advance!

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