Community Engagement
The DeTAL Center will allow us to recruit and incorporate communities from diverse backgrounds for opportunities to participate in police science research related to de-escalation. We will engage community organizations and organizations from Western Illinois University, specifically the WIU Justice, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity organization and the Honors College, to provide feedback, input, lived experiences, and novel ideas as they relate to de-escalation training.
What Community Engagement Looks Like
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Focus groups for scenario-based simulation content development and testing.
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Training policy critiques and development.
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Open forum discussions on de-escalation content.
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Feasibility of combined officer, community member training sessions.
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Solicit community feedback on best ways to communicate with community members about de-escalation.
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Obtain law enforcement agency feedback on best strategies for communicating with community members about de-escalation.
Want to start engaging now?
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Click here to participate in the Perceptions of De-Escalation Training survey!
The Professional Research Pool (PRP)
We need Evidence-Based and Data-Driven solutions for complex challenges in our Criminal Justice System. To provide Criminal Justice Professionals with timely and optimal solutions, we need your help. Engaged communities support constitutionally-based policing and contribute to criminal justice science. The PRP is designed to connect Community Members, Criminal Justice Professionals, Researchers, Instructors/Trainers, and Organizations, to support, foster, and facilitate a culture that embraces recommendations evolving from science that values community member contributions. If you are a community member or a criminal justice professional join the PRP as we partner to address solutions to complex challenges. We want your perspective!