Beyond the Bandaids with Project PACT

What Authentic Police-Community Partnership Looks Like in Practice


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How can police departments foster genuine partnerships both internally and with the communities they serve?

This episode dives into the foundational principles of authentic partnerships within policing. The hosts explore transparency, shared accountability, and leadership that values every voice. Real-world examples show how shifting culture fosters trust, creativity, and sustainable public safety outcomes.

Topics that Chief Mike Butler, Dr. Carol Engel-Enright, and Kristin Daley explore in this episode: 


(1:25) Authentic Partnerships

* Partnerships should emphasize joint accountability, the right to express reservations, and honesty.


(4:57) Cultivating Trust and Openness

* How transparency is essential for mutual trust. 

* The importance of partners being equal. 


(11:46) Leadership and Generational Perspectives

* An open mind is often more important than an open door for leaders.

* How seniority brings wisdom but also a different worldview. 

* Treating people with respect. 


(21:18) Collaborative Culture 

* How new police officers receive training to understand that their role is to help people help themselves, rather than simply being the answer.


This episode of Beyond the Bandaids is brought to you by Project PACT (Police And Community Together). Learn more about Project PACT by visiting https://projectpact.org/ 


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Connect with the co-hosts of Beyond the Bandaids:


Chief Mike Butler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-butler-6b0b2587/ 


Dr. Carol Engel-Enright on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-engel-enright-97701a10/ 


Kristin Daley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-daley-23bb7b26b/ 


The following three organizations—each committed to enhancing community well-being and policing integrity—joined forces to create Project PACT. 


Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP): https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/ 

New Blue: https://newblue.org/ 

The School of Statesmanship, Stewardship & Service (SOSSAS): https://sossas.org/ 


Beyond the Bandaids is dedicated to exploring how police officers, public safety professionals, community leaders, and community members can reconnect with their sense of purpose and inspire positive change in their local community.


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This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/ 

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