How To Create a Culture of Accountability In Police Departments and Communities

How can police departments foster a culture where accountability is chosen rather than imposed?

This episode explores how police departments and communities can create a sustainable culture of accountability. Hosts Mike, Carol, and Kristin discuss the importance of vulnerability, transparency, and shared responsibility in transforming public safety. 

Topics that Chief Mike Butler, Dr. Carol Engel-Enright, and Kristin Daley explore in this episode: 

* The distinctions between legislated, demanded, purchased, and chosen accountability.

* How flattening organizational structures promotes responsibility at all levels.

* Why peer accountability is often more effective than top-down enforcement.

* The role of community engagement in fostering trust and shared responsibility.

* Listening as the first step in creating solutions that work for both police and the public.

* How early intervention and reporting improve community safety.

* Using technology, like body-worn cameras, to highlight positive community interactions.

* Metrics that measure progress beyond crime statistics.

Chapters: 

(02:15) Defining Accountability in Policing and Communities

(10:47) Mike on Chosen Accountability

(14:46) Building Internal Organizational Culture

(24:18) Community Engagement 

(34:51) Vulnerability and Listening

(39:11) Technology and Metrics

(47:36) Taking Action

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Chief Mike Butler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-butler-6b0b2587/ 

Dr. Carol Engel-Enright on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-engel-enright-97701a10/ 

Kristin Daley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-daley-23bb7b26b/ 

The following three organizations—each committed to enhancing community well-being and policing integrity—joined forces to create Project PACT. 

Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP): https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/ 

New Blue: https://newblue.org/ 

The School of Statesmanship, Stewardship & Service (SOSSAS): https://sossas.org/ 

Beyond the Bandaids is dedicated to exploring how police officers, public safety professionals, community leaders, and community members can reconnect with their sense of purpose and inspire positive change in their local community.

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