PHOENIX - Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch will travel to Phoenix in the coming months as part of her national Community Policing Tour. In this phase, the Attorney General will visit six jurisdictions around the country that have excelled in each of the six pillars discussed in the : (1) Building Trust and Legitimacy; (2) Policy and Oversight; (3) Technology and Social Media; (4) Community Policing and Crime Reduction; (5) Officer Training and Education; and (6) Officer Safety and Wellness. The Attorney General is kicking off her tour Thursday, Feb. 11, and Friday, Feb. 12, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to highlight Pillar 1-Building Trust and Legitimacy. In addition to Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Phoenix, Attorney General Lynch will also visit Portland, Oregon; Indianapolis, Indiana; Fayetteville, North Carolina; and Los Angeles, California. The stop in Phoenix will highlight Pillar 5-Officer Training and Education.
“One of my top priorities as Attorney General is strengthening relationships between law enforcement officers and the communities we serve and protect," said Attorney General Loretta Lynch. “During the second phase of my community policing tour, I will be highlighting some of the innovative efforts underway around the country to build trust, foster cooperation, and enhance public safety. I look forward to meeting with law enforcement officers, local leaders, and residents in the weeks and months ahead to discuss how we can ensure that every American benefits from neighborhoods that are supportive, safe, and strong."
“Arizona’s law enforcement agencies have made great strides in implementing the principles of community policing, and we are honored that the Attorney General has chosen to highlight Arizona during her national tour," said U.S. Attorney John S. Leonardo of the District of Arizona. “We take pride in being a leader in officer training and education."
The Attorney General’s national Community Policing Tour builds on President Obama’s commitment to engage with law enforcement and other members of the community to implement key recommendations from the. The first phase of the tour launched on May 19, 2015, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and also included visits to Birmingham, Alabama; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; East Haven, Connecticut; Seattle, Washington; and Richmond, California.
RELEASE NUMBER: 2016-006_Natl Policing Tour
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
