Episode 6

Reimagining Policing: A New Vision for Communities and Law Enforcement

Published on: 3rd April, 2025

How can communities and police departments work together to foster trust and well-being?

This episode explores the urgent need to rethink policing and community relationships. Hosts Mike, Carol, and Kristin discuss actionable strategies to shift police culture, amplify community strengths, and promote mutual understanding. 


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


* The limitations of traditional "band-aid" solutions in addressing systemic issues in policing.


* Fostering belonging within both police departments and the communities they serve.


* How Project PACT leverages collaboration to build trust and mutual understanding.


* The role of restorative justice and community-led initiatives in reimagining public safety.


* Strategies for creating cultures of empathy, compassion, and active listening within police departments.


* The concept of "amplifying the good" to crowd out negative patterns in both communities and law enforcement.


* Real-life examples of police departments empowering communities to become self-reliant.


* The need for systemic reform alongside community transformation.


* Training programs offered by Project PACT to equip police and community leaders with essential skills.


Chapters: 


(03:50) Why Policing Feels "Stuck"

(07:17) The Role of Idealism in Policing

(10:02) Amplifying the Good Within Communities

(14:40) Collaboration Between Police and Community Members

(18:10) The Role of Police in Healing Trauma

(25:17) Essential Skills for Reimagining Policing

(36:38) Shifting Police and Community Cultures Together


This episode of Beyond the Bandaids is brought to you by Project PACT (Police And Community Together). Learn more about Project PACT by visiting https://projectpact.org/ 


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-pact-police-and-community-together/about/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_pact_org/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/project.pact/ 

Newsletter: https://projectpact.org/our-courses/ 

Contact Us: https://projectpact.org/contact-us/ 


Connect with the co-hosts of Beyond the Bandaids:


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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Subscribe via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectPACT-org 


This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com

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About the Podcast

Beyond the Bandaids with Project PACT
Welcome to Beyond the Bandaids with Project PACT, a podcast 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.

Through meaningful conversations and insights from experts, this podcast emphasizes that both citizens and police are part of the community, aiming to foster unity and build trust through partnership.

Beyond the Bandaids helps you rediscover this purpose and make a real difference by looking within and fostering deeper community connections. Instead of focusing on symptoms or past problems, we concentrate on creating a future where lasting, positive changes are not just possible, but probable.

For community members, Beyond the Bandaids offers a hopeful perspective on collaboration and compassion. Together, we can create vibrant, thriving neighborhoods where everyone plays a role in public safety and well-being. Join us as we explore transformative conversations and pave the way for a safer, more harmonious future for all.

Beyond the Bandaids is brought to you in partnership with the Law Enforcement Action Partnership, New Blue, and The School of Statesmanship, Stewardship, and Service (SOSSAS).

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