CPE Blog
Welcome to the Center for Policing Equity blog, where we share insights to educate, inform, and inspire those who are working to reduce the harm caused by systemic racism and take bold action toward establishing equitable public safety systems.
August is Black Philanthropy Month: Many Voices, One Movement
Long before it had a name, Black communities practiced philanthropy, pooling dollars to build churches, schools, and mutual aid networks. This August, be part of a tradition worth honoring.
How Community Safety is Grounded in Access to Mental Healthcare
Law enforcement is often the default response to a mental health crisis. This approach to crisis response, however, is leaving communities without the support systems they truly need. Communities greatly benefit when mental and behavioral health services and alternative response options are prioritized.
This Minority Mental Health Month, the Center for Policing Equity examines what it takes for every person to receive the appropriate care they need, from investments in equitable access to healthcare to expanding affordable and culturally responsive care.
A Roadmap for Safety and Accountability: New Justice Navigator Assessments for Los Angeles County
Eight new Justice Navigator Assessments for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department provide localized data analyses on policing behavior as well as actionable steps to measure future progress and drive meaningful change.
Safety Is Everybody’s Business
Safe communities don’t happen by chance. From business investment to neighborhood design, every sector has a role to play in creating places where people and economies thrive.
Public Safety Starts Before Crisis
What if the most important public safety work happens before someone calls 911? Explore how faith leaders are redefining community safety by investing in the conditions that help communities thrive.
Advancing Transparency and Equity in Watertown: A New Justice Navigator Assessment
Watertown’s latest Justice Navigator Assessment highlights progress, persistent disparities, and actionable insights for a safer, more equitable community.
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