For decades, policing and community relationships have been defined by problems to be solved. Crime, disorder, and mistrust have been approached as issues that require fixes—more policies, tougher laws, new programs. But what if we’ve been looking at this all wrong?...

Policing in America has long been defined by enforcement. The image of the officer as a law enforcer—detached, reactive, and primarily responding to crime—has shaped hiring practices, training programs, and public expectations. But as we look at the past, present, and...

Our justice system is stuck in an outdated cycle of retribution. When harm occurs, we focus almost entirely on punishment—longer sentences, tougher laws, and more aggressive policing. But here’s the hard truth: punishment does not equal justice. It does not make...

For decades, the conversation about accountability in policing has followed the same pattern: pass more laws, enforce more policies, demand compliance, and call it reform. But what if accountability isn’t something that can be imposed from the outside? What if it must...

For generations, the role of law enforcement has been framed as a necessary force of control—officers tasked with enforcing the law, maintaining order, and ensuring compliance. But is that the best way forward? Project PACT challenges this traditional approach,...

Imagine a world where policing doesn’t start with enforcement but with connection. Where officers aren’t seen as outsiders but as trusted members of the community. Where safety isn’t measured by crime statistics but by belonging, well-being, and trust. This isn’t a...

Imagine a world where policing doesn’t start with enforcement but with connection. Where officers aren’t seen as outsiders but as trusted members of the community. Where safety isn’t measured by crime statistics but by belonging, well-being, and trust. This isn’t a...

For too long, we have built a culture of dependency. We have been conditioned to believe that public safety is something done to us, rather than something we create together. We have been taught that when a problem arises, the only answer is to call the authorities....

Imagine you’re walking through a neighborhood you once knew well. It’s familiar, but something feels different. Maybe it’s the new businesses that have opened up, the way people interact with each other, or how safe—or unsafe—you feel. But here’s the real...

For decades, policing has been caught in a political tug-of-war. One moment, cities are slashing budgets and scaling back enforcement. Next, they’re pumping money back into departments, expecting different results. This reactionary cycle—defund, refund, repeat—has...