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New Jersey adopts new use-of-force policy to focus on de-escalation
The changes are the first update to the state’s use-of-force policy in more than two decades according to a statement from the AG’s office and have been promised since June.
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Mayor chooses veteran officer Robert J. Contee as District’s next police chief
Contee, who replaces Peter Newsham, grew up in Northeast Washington.
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Lincoln University will become the first historically Black college and university (HBCU) to house its own police academy next year, upon receiving Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s signature last week granting the university’s basic training center license, reports The Missouri Times.
Lincoln University - Missouri becomes the first HBCU with its own police academy.
Detroit sheriff Benny Napoleon succumbs to coronavirus
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon died Thursday night after a month-long fight with the coronavirus, prompting an outpouring of grief over social media.
In this edition of #NOBLENewsmakers, we talk with Franklin Township Police Department - Somerset County Police Director and #NOBLE National #FinSec Quovella Spruill about the groundbreaking, glass ceiling shattering, history-in-the-making community impact happening at their department.
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Anne Arundel County Police Chief Amal Awad virtual swearing in information on 12/17/20.
Just days before his 26th birthday, Reginald “Reggie” Cain was sworn in as the youngest police chief in Mississippi and also the town of Bude's first Black police chief.
Just days before his 26th birthday, Reginald “Reggie” Cain was sworn in as the youngest police chief in Mississippi. Cain, son of Brookhaven pastor Rev. Rico Cain, was administered the oath of office on Dec. 1 as Bude Police Department’s chief of police. Franklin County District 1 Justice Cour...
AG Barr has resigned.
#SandyHook Keeping our promise to keep our children safe.
The group Connecticut Against Gun Violence is scheduled to hold a virtual vigil tonight to honor all that have suffered from gun violence.
"Even though we look very divided at this very moment because of the politics… we have the capacity to come together in all of this" said past NOBLE National President Dr. Cedric Alexander. The nationally recognized law enforcement expert talks public safety, police reform, and race relations.
Few people in the country know the issues of police reform from multiple aspects better than Dr. Cedric Alexander, who has been in law enforcement since 1977 and is former president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). Not only is he a law enforcement analyst for...
Register to attend a lively discussion on social justice reforms featuring past NOBLE National President Dr. Cedric Alexander.
Please join us for a vigorous and balanced discussion on the journey for social justice reforms after the votes have been cast. We have put together an incredible and informative discussion with Chris Stewart and Justin Miller of Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys (two of the most active and suc...
Watch as NOBLE National President Lynda R. Williams and #NOBLEChief Philadelphia Police Department Commissioner Danielle Outlaw join a distinguished panel focused on career paths for women in law enforcement.
Breaking the Blue Ceiling: Attracting, Retaining, & Advancing Women In Law EnforcementThis event offered the opportunity to engage with a high-profile panel ...
Black police officers continue to believe that Black lives matter
In the contentious aftermath of the presidential election, one issue should not be forgotten: the pressing need for police reform.
Congratulations to Chief Drake and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
John Drake has been named the new chief of the Metro Nashville Police Department, beating out more than fifty other candidates vying for the position.
Some notable NOBLE names are on the list.
Four have ties to the department. Three are chiefs of other cities. Which direction will the city manager go?
What does the #FutureofPublicSafety look like, and what does that mean for policing? Next week, John Jay College of Criminal Justice and National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives - NOBLE will release a report based on input from advocates, policymakers, law enforcement, and community leaders.
September 10 - October 1, 2020 Watch any of the discussions on our YouTube pages. At this pivotal moment in our nation’s history, advocates, policymakers, law enforcement, and community leaders around the country have raised concerns about policing and public safety. People want change. They want ...
“The new era of the Franklin Township Police Department continues," Police Director and #NOBLE National #FinSec Quovella Spruill said in a statement. "This round of promotion marks the first time that an African American has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant since 1991. All of these officers had to go through a challenging testing and interview process to attain this goal. I am confident that this group of men and women will lead the Franklin Township Police Department to new heights in the future.”
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Police Director Quovella M. Spruill has promoted nearly a dozen officers to higher ranks, including the first African American male lieutenant since 1991 and the...
"Both Staley and Rice ran on a platform of finding capital funds to improve the district’s headquarters. Staley also emphasized transparency, building trust between police and the community, and focusing on reforms in his campaign."
Congratulations Commissioner Stanley!
Voters have chosen 32-year police veteran Brian Staley over one-term incumbent Thomas Rice to serve as commissioner of the Port Washington Police District. The district reported that Staley, a retired […]
"Confirming Chief Pruitt brings an opportunity for the city’s police department to repair its relationship with Black residents."
Congratulations to Chief Pruitt and the Edmonds Police Department on your steps forward and partnership to ensure equity in the administration of justice for everyone in your community.
The controversial vote followed an hour of public comment and multiple calls to delay the decision.
History in the making in Kansas!
“There’s always a first in everything; that, to me, is progress, and progress in the right direction,” Roberson said. “Some may be surprised that in 2020, I am the first African-American police chief in a very progressive county like Johnson. From all accounts, it’s true, but that is a sign of progress. That is another example of the trailblazing of the city of Prairie Village.”
Congrats to Chief Roberson and to the Prairie Village Police Department community.
Dep. Chief Byron Roberson, who has served the Prairie Village Police Department for the past 26 years, will begin his new role as the city’s seventh chief of police when Mayor Eric Mikkelson officially appoints him on Jan. 4, 2021.
Join NOBLE National President Lynda R. Williams and a panel of law enforcement experts discussing Breaking the Blue Ceiling: Attracting, Retaining, and Advancing Women in Law Enforcement.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 2:00 - 3:30pm ET
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The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum invites you to engage with a high-profile panel of women and men in law enforcement to discuss the challenges of the recruitment of female officers, and the unique experiences that women face in
NOBLE National President Lynda R. Williams speaks at Delaware's Law Enforcement Accountability Task Force meeting.
"My brother was killed on September 15th of 2018 in Greensboro, Maryland, at the hands of several police officers," said LaToya Holley, sister of Anton Black. "He actually was originally
"The deputy was investigating the situation and there are reports of a verbal exchange. The deputy fired at Mr. Casey Goodson, resulting in his death," according to a sheriff's statement. "A gun was recovered from Mr. Goodson. Mr. Goodson was not the person being sought by the U.S. Marshals task force."
Goodson, the 23-year old victim, was licensed to carry a concealed weapon and Ohio does not prohibit the open carrying of firearms.
Casey Goodson was coming home from the dentist when he was gunned down in front of his grandmother, family lawyers said.
As a way to thank front-line responders across the country, our friends at Starbucks are offering a free tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) to those on the front lines of the COVID-19 response. Head to your nearest company-owned or participating licensed store in the U.S. to pick one up!
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has appointed 5 #NOBLE members to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB).
ILETSB is the P.O.S.T. for Illinois and is responsible for certifications and training for all law enforcement and corrections personnel statewide. It is also responsible for officer decertification.
Chief Elvia Williams Richton Park Police Department , Chief Ladon Reynolds Oak Park Police Department Chief Anthony Cobb Champaign Police Department, Sheriff John Idleburg Lake County IL Sheriff's Office and Chief Mitchell Davis (Hazel Crest PD) are the NOBLE appointees. Chief Davis was recently selected and approved by ILETSB vote as the Chairman for a 2-year term. In the 55-year history of the Board, there has never been 5 appointed African American members, and Chief Davis is the first African American to hold the position as Chairman.
Congratulations to all the NOBLE member appointees and Chairman Hazel Crest Police Department #NOBLEChief Mitchell Davis.
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"The blame for the incident is entirely on Robert Keegan, he is 100% responsible for it," Ashland Police Chief Tighe O'Meara told CNN. "He's the one who chose to bring a gun into the situation."
Keegan is charged with killing 19-year old Aiden Ellison over loud music. Homicides are on the rise nationally. What are best practices to reduce gun violence in your community?
Police say Robert Paul Keegan, 47, shot and killed Aidan Ellison, 19
Happy Thanksgiving!
David Dinkins, New York City’s Only Black Mayor, Dies at 93
David Dinkins, New York’s only Black mayor, whose struggles with civil unrest and racial strife in the early 1990s overshadowed his success in beginning the city’s two-decade trend of reduced crime, has died. He was 93.
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Please join us in welcoming our newly appointed Police Chief.
City Manager Trey Yelverton has appointed Col. Al Jones, a 25-year veteran of the Baltimore County Police Department, as the City of Arlington’s new police chief.
Jones, who currently serves as the chief of Baltimore County Police Department’s Community Relations Bureau, was selected through a robust, community-based process that began in June. Seventy-four law enforcement leaders from across the nation applied to lead Arlington’s nearly 900-member police force. Yelverton said Jones was an ideal choice because of his years of experience in implementing strong, community-based policing principles, his understanding of the future of policing, and his capability to lead our officers and community of nearly 400,000 residents in that direction.
“We have a great police department, and we have identified a leader who can continue ensuring excellent service to our residents and move our city positively forward,” Yelverton said. “In the true spirit of community policing, I know that our whole community will come together and support Chief Jones and our police department in keeping our community safe."
Jones began his law enforcement career in 1995 as a Baltimore County police officer and steadily rose through the ranks of the 18th largest law enforcement agency in the nation. Since 2018, Jones has overseen management of the Community Relations Bureau, focused on building trust within communities throughout the county while diversifying the agency to better mirror the communities it serves. Baltimore County is a metropolitan area with approximately 835,000 residents outside of the City of Baltimore. Baltimore County, CALEA accredited since 1985, has long been recognized as a progressive agency in the development of community-based policing.
Jones said he is greatly looking forward to getting to know residents and officers personally, adding that he appreciates the community’s participation in the robust selection process. In addition to taking a data-driven approach to respond to and find efficient, effective solutions for the city’s needs, Jones said he believes building relationships between police officers and neighborhoods, businesses and other stakeholders is critical to creating a place where people want to live, work, learn and play.
“Officers can’t be everywhere, which is why it is vitally important for the community to be engaged and help serve as our eyes and ears. Neighborhood involvement with the police department creates not only a safer community, but a stronger community,” Jones said.
Arlington will host a public event to welcome Jones when he begins as the new police chief on Jan. 11, 2021. Details will be announced at a later date. Assistant Police Chief Kevin Kolbye will continue to serve as the department’s interim police chief until then.
Yelverton thanked the community, city employees and other stakeholders for participating in the selection process and providing valuable input and perspective on the city’s needs related to police leadership. He also thanked The Bowman Group, a local Arlington consulting firm with a specialty in police and public practices who helped recruit and vet the applicants.
In September, Jones and eight other police chief candidates had the opportunity to engage in face-to-face interviews with a wide range of panelists that brought diverse perspectives and experiences. The series of panel interviews included two community panels, a regional police chief panel, an internal police employee panel, and a city executive panel. Then last month, Jones and four other finalists completed another round of internal interviews and participated in a forum where members of the community were able to ask questions to the candidates directly.
Jones recently participated in executive leadership training from groups such as the Major Cities Chiefs Association Executive Leadership Institute and the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, which allowed him to engage with chiefs across the nation to discuss significant issues affecting policing in America as well as implementation of the 21st Century Policing Report. Jones has been recognized by groups such as the Baltimore Country Branch of NAACP and the Islamic Society of Baltimore for exemplary service, leadership abilities and for being an advocate for equal rights. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Hartford and a master’s degree in criminal justice from Ashworth College.
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In this edition of #NOBLENewsmakers, we talk with Franklin Township Police Department - Somerset County Police Director and #NOBLE National #FinSec Quovella Spruill about the groundbreaking, glass ceiling shattering, history-in-the-making community impact happening at their department.
Join us for a Blessing of the Badge.
Join us tomorrow for our Future of Public Safety conversation: Recruiting, Skills, and Training. We’ll hear from policymakers, advocates, and law enforcement leaders about how to best recruit police officers in this new paradigm, and how to train law enforcement officers to best serve communities. Speakers include Minneapolis City Councilmember Phillipe Cunningham, Director of the African American Roundtable at Wisconsin Voices Markasa Tucker, New York Assemblyman Michael Blake, National Sheriffs' Association President and Dane County, WI Sheriff David Mahoney, Alliance for Safety and Justice President Lenore Anderson, and former Camden County Police Commissioner Scott Thomson. Sign up at bit.ly/johnjaynobleseries and join us here at 4pm ET on October 1.
Join us tomorrow at 4pm for the next Future of Public Safety conversation: Investing in Safer Communities. In this discussion, we’ll hear from leaders in business, philanthropy, and law enforcement as they discuss what investments are needed in order to build safe and thriving communities, and what that means for policing. Speakers include Forward Justice co-director Daryl Atkinson, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Responsible Business Initiative for Justice Founder & CEO Celia Oullette, Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison, Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative Director Merisa Heu-Weller, Director of Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice at the Ford Foundation Tanya Coke, and former International Association of Chiefs of Police President and LaGrange Chief of Police Louis Dekmar.
Join us for our next session of the Future of Public Safety conversations: Public Health & Welfare. In this discussion, we’ll hear from leaders in public health and violence prevention tackle critical questions about what rethinking public safety means for public health, and the role of law enforcement in responding to specific community challenges, such as youth violence, addiction, and homelessness. Speakers include Trust for America's Health Vice President & COO Dr. Nadine Gracia, Center for Gun Policy and Research at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Deputy Director Dr. Cassandra Crifasi, Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center at the University of Michigan School of Public Health Director Dr. Marc Zimmerman, National Institute of Justice former Deputy Director Dr. Howard Spivak, and Tulane University Weatherhead Presidential Chair in Health Equity Dr. Thomas LaVeist.
To create truly safe communities, we must answer critical questions about what public safety looks like beyond the police station. What is the role of police and other community actors and public servants in creating safe communities? What is the role of police and other community actors in responding to specific community challenges such as youth violence, substance abuse, and homelessness? Speakers include Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform Executive Director David Muhammad, former Health Commissioner for the City of Baltimore and former president of Planned Parenthood Dr. Leana Wen, Director of the National Network for Safe Communities David Kennedy, Dallas Chief of Police Reneé Hall, and Public Welfare Foundation President & CEO Candice Jones.
Activists and advocates across sectors, ideologies, and movements have called for a range of solutions to make communities safer and more racially just. How should we define “public safety” in 21st Century America, and what does that mean for policing? Speakers include activist and organizer Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Tucson Chief of Police Chris Magnus, Pastor Mike McBride of The Way Christian Center, Forward Justice co-director Daryl Atkinson, R Street Director Arthur Rizer, police & fire labor relations consultant and attorney at law Ron DeLord, and Mayo Clinic Chief Security Officer Matthew Horace.
At this pivotal moment in our nation’s history, advocates, policymakers, law enforcement, and community leaders around the country have raised concerns about policing and public safety. Recent events have sparked a broad national reckoning around long-standing issues related to race, public safety, and policing in America. How did we get here, and how do we make sure diverse voices are included in finding solutions? Join the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) for the first of six livestream conversations to reimagine the future of public safety and redefine the role of policing in America today. Speakers include John Jay College of Criminal Justice President Karol V. Mason, NOBLE Immediate Past President and Durham Chief of Police C.J. Davis, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms, JustLeadershipUSA President & CEO DeAnna Hoskins, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, Minneapolis Chief of Police Medaria Arradondo, Robin Hood Foundation CEO Wes Moore, Director of the Police Benevolent and Protective Association of Illinois Sean Smoot, and Founder of LIFE Camp Erica Ford.
NOBLE National President Lynda R. Williams in New York City's Times Square.
NOBLE National Past President Cerelyn “CJ” Davis discusses #FutureofPublicSafety, a NOBLE partnership with John Jay College of Criminal Justice
NOBLE and NHTSA remind you to ride sober or get pulled over.
If you're in New York City over the next two weeks, take a trip through Times Square where you'll see NOBLE prominently displayed on the Thomson Reuters Building, 3 Times Square. We're taking our message of future, forward 21st century policing to the bright lights of Broadway and the world! #JusticeByAction
NOBLE National President Lynda R Williams appeared on CNN New Day this morning to discuss her recent conversation with Attorney General William Barr on the topic of systemic racism in policing.
A community Town Hall panel discussion on lack of trust between the local police departments in America and the Black community. This forum is intended to offer insight and actionable steps on how to improve those relationships. Please visit noblenational.org to learn more. Brought to you by National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE).
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NOBLE is committed to JUSTICE BY ACTION! We are committed to changing policing practices to ensure equity in the administration of justice and the safety of all people in our communities. #TakeAKnee
Ferguson Police Department Chief Jason Armstrong talks about his community and how NOBLE can help lead the change our communities need.
A conversation with Sheriff Melvin C. High, Prince George's County, Office Of The Sheriff on George Floyd video and death, community reactions, and NOBLE's role in impacting change.
A conversation with Durham Police Department Chief Cerelyn "C.J." Davis on the George Floyd video and death, community reactions, and NOBLE's role in impacting change.
Did you know 35 states currently collect the addresses of residents who test positive for COVID-19 and may provide that information to public safety agencies? Cook County, IL recently proposed a local ordinance on providing their county resident information to local first responders. Hazel Crest Police Department Chief Mitchell Davis discusses why the proposal helps protect law enforcement and other critical public safety personnel.
NOBLE South Florida Chapter member and Lauderhill Police Department Deputy Chief Timothy Belcher shares a few final thoughts as #NationalPoliceWeek comes to an end. Today and everyday we recognize bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty. #NOBLEHonors
During #NationalPoliceWeek, we pause and pay tribute to the brave men and women in law enforcement who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you NOBLE South Florida Chapter member and Miami Police Department Assistant Chief Cherise Gause for sharing. Comment on this post with a name of a fallen hero using the #NOBLEHonors hashtag.
During #NationalPoliceWeek, we take the time to honor and remember those who have lost their lives while serving and protecting our communities. NOBLE South Florida Chapter member Lieutenant Selina Hightower reflects on the life of fallen colleague and friend Officer Alex Del Rio of Hollywood Police Department. Comment on this post with a name of a fallen hero using the #NOBLEHonors hashtag.
NOBLE National President Davis is ready to launch our latest initiative, CARES, to support law enforcement and first responders during the pandemic. #NOBLECARES
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, NOBLE salutes Danielle Outlaw. She was Portland’s first black female police chief and now she serves as Philadelphia Police Department's first black female police commissioner. Commissioner Outlaw says she understands what she represents and recognizes who opened the doors for her. She sees it as her obligation to hold the doors open behind her for those who follow.
The workshops, training, and professional development will be rocking in CLEVELAND!!! Join us for NOBLE's 44th Annual Training Conference and Exhibit in Cleveland July 24-29. Register today at: https://noblenational.org/events/2020-44th-annual-training-conference-exhibit/
Commissioner Harrison addresses getting to the “root cause” of gun violence in our communities.
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