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City of Phoenix - DOJ Response

Welcome to our initiative, "Evolution of Police Reform in Phoenix", an essential step towards improving the Phoenix Police Department's (PPD) interaction with our community. Through continuous self-assessment and critical evaluation of our practices, we are committed to becoming more transparent, accountable, and efficient in providing public safety. Following a comprehensive review by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), we're sharply focused on several areas ranging from use of force to discriminatory policing, among others. This initiative heralds the true essence of policing - serving and protecting with the utmost respect for all community members.

Embracing the journey of transformation, we're launching this new platform to ensure every voice in Phoenix is heard and taken into account. No reform is effective without collaboration, and as such, your role in shaping the future conduct of Phoenix Police Department is paramount. Different perspectives from community groups, council members, and citizens like you, lay the groundwork for an inclusive and comprehensive reform process. We're committed to creating a new standard of policing that incorporates collective insight and shared responsibility.

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"Your online participation is key to shaping how the Phoenix Police Department evolves its commitment to public safety, transparency, and accountability, directly impacting how we address important issues like use of force, First Amendment rights, and response to individuals with disabilities or experiencing homelessness, transforming the future of policing in Phoenix."
Jeff Barton
City Manager

Project Phases

Discovery

July 2024 - September 2024