Blueprint for Engagement: Evaluating Police / Community Relations Final Report (2017)
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This is a police and community engagement report released by the City in 2017.
From the introduction:
Introduction
This report, 90 Days of Community Engagement, is the work of the Rochester Police Department to engage the community from October to December, 2016 and hear views on the RPD, and how we can do better.
At the outset, it is important to note that this report is not meant to be, nor is it an empirical study utilizing scientific methodology. Rather, it was a series of intensive face-to-face discussions, as well as a Telephone Town Hall and various surveys. We made an effort to engage all segments of the community. We did not avoid engagement with persons who have a negative view of the RPD. Indeed, we made a special effort to include organizations and individuals that are known to have concerns about the RPD.
Mayor Lovely Warren made it clear that the ultimate goal would be specific steps that the RPD can take to help improve our relationship with the community. Accordingly, we have developed a series of action items that will be implemented as a result of this fact-finding effort. These action items are a combination of both shorter- and longer-term efforts. They are designed to respond directly to the concerns and suggestions we received. While we do not suggest that these initiatives will solve all of our issues, they will — in conjunction with a number of other initiatives already underway — greatly advance our ongoing efforts to improve and solidify the RPD’s relationship with the Rochester community.
We are particularly grateful for the assistance given by the citizens of Rochester. Without their valuable and constructive input, time, dedication and consistent communication, this project would not have been possible.
Rochester Police Department. (2017). (rep.). Blueprint for Engagement Evaluating Police / Community Relations (pp. 1–44). Rochester, NY: City of Rochester.
