Police officers and residents often have different beliefs and expectations about policing that influence how they interact with one another.

How do we bridge that gap?

Together, MPD, UDC, and The Lab @ DC are testing whether a novel training program that equips officers with detailed knowledge of the local community and historical context, including a tour of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, empowers them to engage more effectively with residents.

Join us for a community conversation to:

• Talk about the training program, including why MPD launched it
• Learn how the training works
• Find out how officers are using this new knowledge in their daily work
• Discuss our efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of the training
• Provide feedback about the program