Our Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission
The mission of the Kentucky Regional Community Policing Institute is to encourage and enhance the implementation of community policing in Kentucky in order to create safer communities through training and technical assistance. Training is centered on the development and delivery of quality training for police agencies and citizens throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky as well as nationally-focused activities.
The Kentucky RCPI offers technical assistance to law enforcement agencies through a variety of methods, which include, but are not limited to, on-site organization/community assessment, tailored problem solving, Police Training Officer Program training, and assistance with chief’s selection processes. Training includes seminars and workshops for line officers, supervisors, police executives, as well as citizens, elected officials and community members. Most training courses for law enforcement personnel are certified for KLEC credit.
Our Vision
Continuing improvement in the quality of policing services.
Our Values
To accomplish our mission we are committed to the following values:
- Public service and production of the highest possible quality
- Spirit of teamwork which supersedes personal interest
- Respect for diversity and individuality
- Open communications within the Institute, partnerships, and communities
- Research and evaluation having integrity and objectivity
The Kentucky Regional Community Policing Institute at Eastern Kentucky University is funded by a cooperative agreement award (99-CK-WX-0054) from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the United States Department of Justice. The Institute has established formal partnerships with:
- Department of Criminal Justice Training of Kentucky's Justice Cabinet
- Hazard Police Department
- Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
- National Conference for Community and Justice
- Kentucky League of Cities
- Kentucky School Board Association
- Kentucky Sheriff's Association)
- Kentucky State Police
- Kentucky Women's Law Enforcement Network