The document discusses the importance of transparency for police departments, especially after a critical incident. It emphasizes that departments need to be prepared to notify the community and share information directly or indirectly about such incidents. It also stresses that transparency, through reaching out, connecting with, and replicating outreach to the community, helps build trust and partnerships according to community policing principles. Transparency involves inviting affected community members, identifying areas of concern, and gathering feedback to disseminate information to the whole community.