Community-Informed Policing Program | Montgomery College, Maryland

The Community-Informed Policing Program ran through September 2024 at MC. Although it is currently not offered, it may return to MC in the future.

The program is a 30-hour educational program presented to Montgomery Co. police officers, who just graduated from the Public Service Training Academy. The curriculum offers the officers tools to help navigate a rapidly changing and diverse social landscape in policing. Officers have an opportunity to explore those topics key to healing the relationship between law enforcement and the most vulnerable communities served.

The program covers:

policing history; racial equity, and social justice
health and wellness
active listening and conflict resolution
community policing
civic engagement

Facilitation is from a diverse cross-section of Montgomery College faculty. Departments involved are Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, and English and Reading. The program includes guest speakers from the local community.