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Arlington, Texas, A Community Policing Story
The COPS Office in coordination
with Not In Our Town (NIOT) produced
a compelling video highlighting the
challenges and community policing
efforts in Arlington. The video and
accompanying guidebook serve as a
resource for other police departments
to learn from Arlington’s experience.
The commentary also takes viewers
behind the scenes on how the
department institutionalizes procedural
justice and community policing
initiatives.
The 28-minute film dives into
the challenges of policing in the 21 st
century, particularly at a time when the
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public has been increasingly examining
and challenging the relationship
between law enforcement and
communities of color.
“The basic relational bridge is
the glue that keeps communities
together when they’re dealing with
circumstances that nobody wants to
go through,” said Police Chief Will
Johnson.
The film follows the department
as it navigates a series of widely
publicized tragedies including a
gang-related homicide and an officer-
involved shooting. In addition, the
deaths of five officers ambushed in
Dallas is highlighted in the film. The
core theme of the piece is about
building trust and maintaining it
between law enforcement and
communities.
A guidebook was produced for
law enforcement and community
screenings.
Scan this QR
code to view
the video.