The University of Tennessee Police Department Community Relations Unit “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

What we will discuss… Who we are… Historical Perspective Community Perception Improving Relationships What to do if…. Discussion “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

This information that is provided is not for your entertainment only; but to provide some good information that might be beneficial to you and your friends when dealing with Law Enforcement Officials. The agency providing and facilitating this program is not responsible for how other Law Enforcement Agencies deal with their community members. This information is intended to invoke discussion and address the concerns of the University of Tennessee community. Take what you feel is helpful for you and pass it on to others. “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

We are UTPD  52 sworn Officers  CSO- Community Service Officers  Bike Patrol  Walking Patrol  Vehicle Patrol  24 hour / 7 days – Service “Enforcement through Cooperation”

What to expect from the UT Police Department  Provide professional police services  Reduce criminal opportunity and community anxiety  We are committed to treating people fairly  We embrace the values of integrity, public service, competence, responsibility and accountability “Enforcement through Cooperation”

Historical Perspective Father of Modern Policing: "The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence" “Enforcement through Cooperation”

Historical Perspective The nine principles by Sir Robert Peel  The basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime and disorder.  The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval of police actions.  Police must secure the willing co-operation of the public in voluntary observance of the law to be able to secure and maintain the respect of the public. “Enforcement through Cooperation”

Historical Perspective The nine principles by Sir Robert Peel  The degree of co-operation of the public that can be secured diminishes proportionately to the necessity of the use of physical force.  Police seek and preserve public favour not by catering to public opinion but by constantly demonstrating absolute impartial service to the law.  Police use physical force to the extent necessary to secure observance of the law or to restore order only when the exercise of persuasion, advice and warning is found to be insufficient. “Enforcement through Cooperation”

Historical Perspective The nine principles by Sir Robert Peel  Police, at all times, should maintain a relationship with the public that gives reality to the historic tradition that the police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full-time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence  Police should always direct their action strictly towards their functions and never appear to usurp the powers of the judiciary.  The test of police efficiency is the absence of crime and disorder, not the visible evidence of police action in dealing with it. “Enforcement through Cooperation”

Community Perception  An Individual to one degree or another, has an historic reference by which they evaluate present actions of government and its agents of social control.  Can you name a few? “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

Community Perception  Rodney King Incident  Jim Crow Laws  “Bloody Sunday” – Selma to Montgomery March  Kelly McAllister (2002)  Timothy Thomas (2001)  Amadou Diallo (1999)  Tyisha Miller (1998) It’s not Justice – it’s just us. *Historic wrongdoings “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

13 Community Perception  Misunderstanding  Mistakes  Misinformed  Misconduct  Mismanagement  Mistrust “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

Community Perception  Racial profiling is a symptom of bias-based policing.  It is widespread – since we all have biases.  Racial profiling is not necessarily about racism – it is about race.  Committed by all officers (black/white).  Based on the stereotype that minorities are more likely to commit crime or carry narcotics/contraband. (Fallacy Theory) “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

Community Perception Profiling + Stereotypes = F.E.A.R. False Expectations Appearing Real “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

Improving Relationships “Enforcement through Cooperation”

Improving Relationships “Enforcement through Cooperation”

 Friend not enemy  Your tone could very well determine the eventual outcome “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

Cooperate “Enforcement through Cooperation”

AVOID ANY ACTION OR LANGUAGE THAT MIGHT TRIGGER A MORE VOLATILE SITUATION “Enforcement through Cooperation”

IF YOU ARE STOPPED IN YOUR CAR…  Slow down… pull over safely when you can  Stay in the driver’s seat with both hands in sight on steering wheel  Do not exit your car unless asked to do so “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

If you are stopped in your car…  Turn on interior light if stopped at night  Comply with the officer’s request to see your driver’s license and/or registration  If you are issued a ticket, sign it  If you are suspected of drunk driving, cooperate with the officer(s) on the scene  Ask the law enforcement official questions regarding the stop. “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

If you are stopped on the Street...  Answer all questions.  You are not required to give testimony against yourself  Do not “bad mouth” or walk away from law enforcement officials  Obey all requests made of you unless the request posses a risk to your personal safety or well-being

If the police comes to your door…  Request to see badge or identification card  Be pleasant but serious  Make sure the officers are at the correct house  Determine type of warrant (body or search) “Enforcement through Cooperation”

If you are Arrested…  Make sure your house or car is secure  Informed of why you are arrested  Ask to telephone your parent, guardian, or lawyer immediately.  Do not make incriminating statements which might be used against you at a later time “Enforcement through Cooperation”

“Improper and /or illegal action(s) and /or conduct by an officer” “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

Your Response…  Do not resist arrest for any reason  Control your emotions  Do not make threatening motions or statements to the officers talking to you  Never attempt to interfere with the arrest of others  Always note the name of the officers with whom you come in contact with  Report cases of officer misconduct immediately  Record, document and describe any case of officer misconduct in a written statement; have your summary of the incident notarized within 72 hours of its occurrence “Enforcement Through Cooperation”

Or contact the Chief’s Office “Enforcement Through Cooperation”