Community police set intent in Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - Members of the Dayton Community Police Council have signed a declaration of intent outlining the council’s efforts to enhance community-police relations.

The CPC were joined by officials from of the Dayton City Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice during the signing ceremony on Monday at the Dayton Kroc Center.

The Community Police Council was created after City Commissioner Joey Williams in November called for members of the community and the Police Department to begin discussions on building stronger relationships to help enhance neighborhood safety.

The CPC has identified as its mission to:

1) foster a positive atmosphere of respect and trust between citizens and police;

2)  resolve social conflict through improved community-police relations; and

3)  reduce crime and disorder through collaboration among law enforcement agencies, citizens, and community organizations.

The 19-member Council is comprised of representatives from neighborhoods, businesses, churches, community agencies, youth groups, law enforcement and local government.