We are so proud of the partnership we get to have with UTPD! Shout out to our Director and Assistant Director for Harm and Risk Reduction for being a part of the inaugural Academy! Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville | John Keith | Hailey Flavin, M.S.
This week wrapped up our final installment of the inaugural University of Tennessee Police Department’s Citizen Academy. This academy had 10 participants made up of a variety of individuals from across the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Campus. The overall goal of the academy was to produce well-informed leaders on our campus community that have the potential to influence public opinion concerning the University of Tennessee Police Department’s practices, policies and procedures used in protecting and serving the community. Fostering these important relationships and building a better-informed group will not only help expand our reach on campus, but also give a unique behind the scenes look at the day-to-day operations of UTPD. Each class consisted of hands-on interactive elements, as well as class time to learn about the policies and procedures of UTPD. It was an extra haul for most involved for the six weeks, but in the end… their comments, appreciation and new understanding of what a law enforcement agency does day after day, was all worth it. Making those relationships with individuals in your community makes valuable stakeholders for the future and puts equity in the bank for a rainy day. Already looking forward to the next class and the new group of community leaders, we get to welcome into our family.
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