Joint Community Police Partnership

The Joint Community Police Partnership’s goal is to build trust and communication between police and the community. Outreach focuses on immigrants, people of color, Indigenous people, and faith communities. Together, we will improve the safety and livability of our communities.

Current partner cities include Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal/New Hope/Robbinsdale, Edina, Hopkins, and Richfield.

What we do

The community liaison of each city tailors programming to their specific community. Each liaison collaborates with Hennepin County, the city’s police department, and residents.

Together with these partners, liaisons:

• Meet with community members to listen, learn, and build relationships.
• Bring community concerns to the police department.
• Plan and support community engagement events.
• Provide training to respond to the needs of the community.
• Educate the community on changes and trends in law enforcement.

Programs

Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC)

Individual community volunteers meet monthly with the community liaison and the police department. The groups discuss concerns, topics, and trends. Committee members may also give their input on complex issues.

Cadet Program

The cadet program recruits law enforcement officers who reflect the community they serve. Community liaisons help recruit and interview future cadets. Liaisons also train cadets on community engagement. 

Partner communities

Liaisons are in the following communities:

• Bloomington
• Brooklyn Center
• Brooklyn Park
• Crystal/New Hope/Robbinsdale
• Hopkins
• Richfield

Get involved

• Apply to serve as a member on the Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC).
• Coordinate or volunteer for community programs.
• Host a community meeting or Q&A session with police officers.
• Share your experiences and ideas. Meet with the community liaison or a MAC member.
• Connect the program, or liaisons with your neighbors, friends, family, and other people you know.

For more information, contact your community liaison.

Bloomington

Jessica Angeles
952-563-8858
jaangeles@bloomingtonmn.gov

Brooklyn Park

Nicole Wicklund
763-493-8125
nicole.wicklund@brooklynpark.org

Crystal/New Hope/Robbinsdale

Nneka Onuma
612-462-5981
nneka.onuma@hennepin.us

Hopkins

Julia Ross
952-548-6428
jross@hopkinsmn.com

Richfield

Patricia Eibon
612-730-4046
patricia.eibon@hennepin.us

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