Attorney General Holder Announces Resource Guide for Enhancing Community Relationships and Protecting Privacy and Constitutional Rights

    November 21, 2014

    Effective law enforcement requires trust and mutual respect between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve. Building strong police-community relations necessitates a sustained effort over time, yet maintaining these relationships is exceedingly difficult during and after a high-profile incident or civil unrest. In order to preserve the peace and maintain the public’s trust during these tumultuous times, law enforcement must plan and prepare by closely examining police practices, policies, and operations. 

    Attorney General Holder has announced the Resource Guide for Enhancing Community Relationships and Protecting Privacy and Constitutional Rights – a comprehensive guide developed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) that lists BJA and COPS Office trainings, publications, articles, and podcasts available to help law enforcement agencies in their efforts to build stronger community-police relationships. 

    To access the Resource Guide for Enhancing Community Relationships and Protecting Privacy and Constitutional Rights, please visit www.bja.gov/Publications/CommRelGuide.pdf or http://ric-zai-inc.com/ric.php?page=detail&id=COPS-W0748. To watch Attorney General Holder announce the Resource Guide for Enhancing Community Relationships and Protecting Privacy and Constitutional Rights, visit http://www.justice.gov/opa/video/maintaining-public-safety-while-safeguarding-constitutional-rights.