The Justice Collaboratory Hosts Convening on Police Officer Standards and Training
Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) commissions or councils are state agencies that set minimum educational requirements for police officers, maintain professional standards, and, in some instances, oversee the state police force.
On Nov. 15 and 16, The Justice Collaboratory, with support from Arnold Ventures, held a convening to spur ongoing collaboration among a group of distinguished state and local law enforcement. POSTs vary widely by state and the convening was an important first step in breaking down silos so participants can share best practices from their respective agencies, according to the organizers.
Over the course of two days, public officials, including state Senate representatives, POST staff and delegates, police commissioners, and other law enforcement professionals from across the country came together to build their networks, share their professional experiences, and learn from one another. The practitioners were joined by a select group of researchers comprising multiple disciplines. Participants sought to better understand how partnerships between POST agencies and researchers can help to support the mission of POSTs and measure their effectiveness.
The Justice Collaboratory will share key findings from the convening in a public report, and will also publish a first-of-its-kind comprehensive POST “report card” that provides a summary about each of the more than 50 POSTs in the U.S.
Learn more about The Justice Collaboratory’s work on policing and POST commissions at the center’s website.
