Cleveland Division of Police and Stabilizing Trust in the Community
"Cleveland Division of Police and Stabilizing Trust in the Community"
The collaboration between Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University and the Cleveland Mayor’s Office Police Accountability Team (PAT) aims support the city’s efforts to improve police–community relationships and build sustainable strategies for public safety collaboration, bringing residents and law enforcement together for regular sessions where topics will include partnership in public service, problem-oriented policing, conflict management, environmental peacebuilding, leadership and project management, and strategies for strengthening collaboration between law enforcement and community stakeholders. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s research team will conduct surveying of Cleveland residents and host listening sessions across the city’s five police districts to better understand community perceptions of safety, accountability, and trust in the Cleveland Division of Police. By combining community insight, city leadership, and academic research, the team can identify practical strategies that build trust and improve public safety outcomes for Cleveland residents.