Established in 2015, UPI’s Community Relations, Law & Order Division was created to address the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing and the need to develop, educate, train and promote ongoing collaborative relationships between communities and all levels of law enforcement.

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UPI Education - “The Law Enforcement Professional Series:
21st Century Policing Community and Cultural Competency”
Law Enforcement
Professionals Series
UPI Education’s Community Relations,
Law & Order Division:
Improving 21st Century Policing, Community & Cultural Competency.

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UPI’s Law Enforcement Professionals Series Course
Policing in the 21st Century is deadly. Gone are the days of instantaneous
respect for authority. Police Officers are under the constant scrutiny of the
media and public.
Departments are being held to unreasonably high standards and expected
to have the benefit of hind-sight in every situation regardless the level of
complexity.
Agencies and Departments at every level of law enforcement are paying
settlements at unsustainable rates. Even the wealthiest localities cannot
continue to pay record amounts of settlements.
Sadly, citizens are dying as a result of too many Police Officer encounters
gone awry. And there are equally too many Law Enforcement Professionals
giving their lives to protect the citizenry.
Something must be done and UPI Education is taking action.
Based on the findings of the President’s Task Force “21st Century Policing and the
research of renowned law enforcement researchers such as Ben Bradford, Jona-
than Jackson and Mike Hough, UPI Education crafted a Law Enforcement Profes-
sionals Series.
The UPI Education Series has been carefully developed to strengthen the Law
Enforcement Professionals abilities in:
» Procedural Justice
» Police Legitimacy
» Cultural Competence

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UPI Education - “The Law Enforcement Professional Series:
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Course Benefits
The benefits of this program go far beyond the content presented in seminar. You
will have an opportunity to build relationships with peers from other organizations
and experts in the area of Procedural Justice, Legitimacy and Cultural
Competence. You will leave this session prepared to take on Policing in the 21st
Century. You will have a new and strengthened confidence for working in
uncomfortable situations.
What Can You Expect?
This is a 3-day seminar. It will include Procedural Justice topics such as Changing
Mindsets with 21st Century Policing, Policing Principles and Policing Rules of
Engagement.
The seminar will then turn attention to the topic of Police Legitimacy. Several of
the topics covered will include the importance of Values emphasizing the “Four
Principles of Just Behavior,” as noted in the 21st Century Policing report. Authority
& Power, Police Leadership and Level Four Communications will also be covered as
major topics of discussion.
Finally, and key to the seminar, is the topic of Cultural Competency. In subjects
discussed, we include Social Profiling, the Social Landscape, Transparency and
Trust and many more critical topics of importance for the Law Enforcement
Professional.

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UPI Education - “The Law Enforcement Professional Series:
21st Century Policing Community and Cultural Competency”
Course Objectives:
Participants will leave the session able to:
» Identify the Policing Principles of 21st Century Policing
» Communicate across the spectrum of those they are charged with
Policing
» Build trust and legitimacy in the communities they police
» Exercise sound policing principles in all situations
» Define social profiling
» Engage effectively with social media
» Make decisions based on a proven process, cycle and risk analysis
» Build collaboration, teamwork and trust
» Strengthen others abilities to excel
» Identify their own leadership strengths
» Police effectively across the spectrum of communities
Prerequisites/Requirements:
This program is designed for the Law Enforcement Professional. Attendees should
have at least 7 years of law enforcement experience, a minimum of 3 years of po-
lice leadership/management experience and significant levels of responsibility
within their organizations. Participants from all law enforcement agencies and de-
partments of all sizes will find this program valuable.

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Background
Established in 2015, UPI’s Community Relations, Law & Order Division was created
to address the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing and the need to
develop, educate, train and promote ongoing collaborative relationships between
communities and all levels of law enforcement.
Our Team
The UPI Community Relations, Law & Order team consists of doctoral educators,
behavioral specialists, non-profit organizers, business professionals, data collection
and measurement experts, as well as social enterprise and branding experts.
With more than 120 years of combined experience, team members have trained law
enforcement personnel, military soldiers, corporate executives, citizens, and
incarcerated youth (as ordered by the courts). We focus on cultural competency,
race relations, use of force, investigation, building trust, activated listening skills,
inequality and inclusion, leadership, strategy, security, criminal justice reform, and
collaborative interconnectivity between communities and local police departments.
The UPI team brings their practical experience of policing, leading and cultural
competency from across the spectrum of humanity in war and peace on the
battlefield and in the community; which differs greatly from the hypothetical theory,
which is the pinnacle of study found in a University setting.
Our Vision
We envision reversing the trend of what many inner city and rural communities call
“the increase of long-term combative relations between law enforcement agencies
and the communities they serve.”
To achieve our vision, we operate as an interconnected group of councils, each
having specific objectives and teaching (goals) designed to engage both community
and law enforcement members; in self-reflection and interactive training tailored to
meet respective and unique needs.
Raising public consciousness and improving law enforcement's understanding of
public perceptions is essential to finding common ground, establishing healthy
long-term relationships and achieving worthwhile community benefits.
History, Background & Experience:
Law & Order Division

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Team Experience
UPI and its team members bring world-class experience in support of 21st Century
Policing.
Mr. Frank Crump, the President of UPI, received
recognition for his support of the U.S. Department of
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Community
Outreach Program. A far-reaching program focused on
improving Community Outreach and Cultural
Competency.
COL. Byron Freeman, a member of the UPI team, has over
30 years of Law Enforcement Experience both in uniform
and as a Security Expert. He has provided support for
the City of Norfolk Virginia’s Sheriffs Office and The
Coach Diversity Institute of Haymarket Va. He was
instrumental in establishing and maintaining a capable
Iraqi Police Force during operations in Iraq. A Police
Force faced with cultural and religious nuances requiring
similar if not greater cultural sensitivities facing the
members of American Police Department. COL. Freeman
brings his extensive experience as a Provost Marshall (Police
Chief), and Military Police Brigade Commander under combat conditions.
Col. Boggs’ leadership development experience is second
to none. Salient to this effort is Col. Boggs’ experience
with the New York City Police Department (NYPD). He
was called in to assist the NYPD to provide a thorough
review of existing leadership education and make
recommendations for strengthening NYPD's Police
Leadership Program of Instruction. Commissioner Kelly
personally sought Col. Boggs for this task. Additionally, he
provided advice on the NYPD 20/20 effort.

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Dr. Tamika Sanders brings unparalleled experience and
passion for integrating education and the community.
She is a powerful resource. Dr. Sanders' expertise in
bridging cultural and socioeconomic divides between
educators and students positions her as a unique
member of the UPI Team. Dr. Sander's work in the
community earned her an invitation to speak at the TEDx
Phoenix Salon. She is a gifted educator.
Mr. Rod Ambrose brings an unequaled quality and credibili-
ty to the education provided by this seminar. Mr.
Ambrose has served as the City of Phoenix, Prevention
Education Coordinator of Project BRAVE (Bringing the
Reality About Violence Education) to elementary, mid-
dle and high schools throughout the city since
2005. Among his many accolades Rod is a recipient of
the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Human
Relations Commission (1999). A “Living
Legends” Award from the Alumnus of Phoenix Community
College (2005). The Arizona Chapter of the LINKS conferred
upon him The Living History Award in 2010 and November 30th 2012, Phoenix
Mayor, Greg Stanton Proclaimed in Rod Ambrose’s name COMMUNITY ARTIST &
YOUTH ACTIVIST DAY.

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