Resources
At 21CP Solutions, we believe that access to the right tools, insights, and guidance can help organizations navigate the complex challenges of modern public safety.
This collection of resources reflects our commitment to innovation and actionable knowledge. Here, you can find materials from the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, highlights from our work with the Joyce Foundation and other partners, and examples from agencies we’ve supported across the country. We’ve also included select resources from other organizations that align with our mission and values; materials we trust and are proud to recommend.
Task Force Reports
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THE TASK FORCE ON 21ST CENTURY POLICING: A RENEWED CALL TO ACTION
The 2015 report by the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing shaped reform efforts, yet police violence continues to erode public trust. After Tyre Nichols’ death at the hands of a Memphis police unit, former task force co-chairs Laurie Robinson and Charles Ramsey reconvened members on February 2, 2023, to address the ongoing crisis in policing culture and accountability.
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THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT’S TASK FORCE ON 21ST CENTURY POLICING
On December 18, 2014, President Obama signed Executive Order 13684, creating the Task Force on 21st Century Policing to strengthen trust between law enforcement and communities while improving crime reduction. Members were chosen for their expertise in policing, community relations, civil rights, and public safety. Their work produced key recommendations that continue to guide modern policing reform efforts.
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IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE: MOVING FROM RECOMMENDATION TO ACTION
On July 23, 2015, the White House and U.S. Department of Justice held a Forum on Community Policing with representatives from 36 jurisdictions to discuss implementing the task force’s recommendations. Participants called for a practical guide to drive real change in policing and community engagement—one offering clear, actionable steps to rebuild trust and reduce crime. This document serves as that tool and catalyst for lasting reform.
Podcasts & Webinars
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21CP Presents: Reflection, Not Judgment: What Agencies Can Learn from the SAJE Assessment Tool
WEBINAR
46 min
In our newest webinar, 21CP Solutions sits down with Dr. Aili Malm of NYU's Policing Project and two agency leaders who have gone through the SAJE (Sound, Accountable, Just, and Effective) policing assessment themselves: Chief Lee Bercaw of the Tampa Police Department and Assistant Chief Andy Jashinske of the Bellevue, Nebraska Police Department. -
Recruiting Smarter, Not Louder: Research-Driven Police Recruitment with Sensis LE
PODCAST
31 min
Recruitment remains one of the toughest challenges in law enforcement, but the audience of potential recruits may be far larger than most agencies assume. In this episode, the 21CP Pod talks with President Jose Villa and Senior Account Director Dallas Thompson of Sensis about their national "Call to Serve" research, a survey of more than a thousand job seekers exploring how the public perceives policing careers and what actually moves people to apply. -
You Can’t Solve Everything Alone, with Michel Moore
PODCAST
25 min
What happens when police stop trying to solve every problem alone and start building the partnerships that actually make communities safer? In this episode of the 21CP Pod, we sit down with Michel Moore, the 57th Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department and 21CP senior advisor, for a candid conversation about collaboration, mental health response, and what it takes to plan security for the biggest sporting event on the planet.
21CP Research
Supported by the Joyce Foundation
Building Public Trust in Policing outlines a five-point program for making rapid, visible progress toward strong, effective community partnerships; safer neighborhoods; and policing based on respect for civil and human rights. Download PDF
Guarding Against Extremism in Law Enforcement: A Wellness-Based Approach provides a set of pragmatic recommendations for addressing the risk of law enforcement radicalization. The guide details a wellness-based, root cause approach for police agencies and communities – upstream of the point where negative behavior may warrant a disciplinary response or call into question an individual’s fitness to serve as a law enforcement officer. Download PDF
Content Neutral Policing of Demonstrations outlines a five-point program for making rapid, visible progress toward strong, effective community partnerships; safer neighborhoods; and policing based on respect for civil and human rights. Download PDF
National Perspective: Operationalizing Community Policing Within the Chicago Police Department: A Summary of Current and Promising National Practices
In order to advance community policing operationally, 21CP Solutions examined community policing leading practices across 17 metro police departments through interviews with sworn senior command staff and community policing personnel. Officers in peer cities like Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Philadelphia, and Seattle shared detailed feedback on effective public safety methods enabled by incorporating community policing as a foundational departmental philosophy. This included implementing community event requirements across all ranks and providing granular training on how to connect crime victims to resources during and after calls for service.
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