Hennepin County is on the lookout for a new liaison to bridge the gap between the Brooklyn Park Police Department and the community it serves. The Joint Community Police Partnership Liaison (JCPP) role is a vital one, designed to assess and meet the needs of the diverse locals while forging stronger, more transparent relationships between residents and law enforcement.
The individual who lands this job will have their work cut out for them as they are set to deeply engage with the community through various activities. The job description includes the coordination of Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee communications and the planning of community events to bolster police-community ties. According to the Facebook announcement by the Brooklyn Park Police Department, the JCPP Liaison will also "serve as a mentor for police department cadets, and respond to critical situations that occur in the community related to law enforcement."
With tensions between communities and police forces across the nation still running high in many areas, the role of a liaison like this is ever more crucial. The hire will seek to effectively address issues of mistrust and miscommunication that have historically plagued interactions between cops and the communities they patrol.
Candidates interested in making a difference have until February 23rd to throw their hat into the ring for this challenging but potentially rewarding position. By working closely with both the police and the people, the new JCPP Liaison will aim to proactively mitigate conflicts and better to understand the concerns of the local populace.
