The Chester
Police Department (CPD), and the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI)
have joined together through the Support 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: Thursday November 15,
2012 from
5:30 pm to 9 pm
Where: Community Hospital 2600 West 9th
St.
Southwest
Conference Room
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 Events
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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