Joint Community Police Partnership
The Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP) is a collaborative effort between Hennepin County's Safe Communities department and nine cities.
Our mission is to enhance communication and understanding between law enforcement and multicultural residents of these cities. We accomplish this by building trust and understanding between the police and community members — including immigrants, people of color, Indigenous people, and faith communities — which ultimately improves the safety and livability of our communities.
Current partner cities are Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Edina, Hopkins, New Hope, Richfield, and Robbinsdale.
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
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
612-275-9592, jessica.angeles@hennepin.us
Brooklyn Center
Megan Braun
612-946-2697, megan.braun@hennepin.us
Brooklyn Park
Nicole Wicklund
612-384-0771, nicole.wicklund@hennepin.us
Crystal
Nneka Onuma
612-462-5918, nneka.onuma@hennepin.us
Edina
Lulu Thompson
612-919-3814, lulu.thompson@hennepin.us
Hopkins
Julia Ross
612-919-3489, julia.ross@hennepin.us
New Hope
Christina Gillespie
612-842-8696, christina.gillespie@hennepin.us
Richfield
Patricia Eibon
612-730-4046, patricia.eibon@hennepin.us
Robbinsdale (2 liaisons)
Nneka Onuma
612-462-5918, nneka.onuma@hennepin.us
AND
Christina Gillespie
612-842-8696, christina.gillespie@hennepin.us
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