TED: How police and the public can create safer neighborhoods together | Tracie Keesee

The video discusses the speaker's personal experiences as an African-American police officer and the historical mistrust between the African-American community and the police. It introduces the concept of co-production in public safety, emphasizing collaboration between police and communities. The speaker explains how this approach is implemented in New York, highlighting its success in addressing community issues. The video also covers the importance of training in implicit bias and internal changes within police departments. Finally, it addresses broader social issues and outlines steps for future progress in public safety.

What is a key factor in building trust between the police and the African-American community?

• Better communication

• More arrests

• Increased police presence

• Longer prison sentences

What is the main idea behind the concept of co-production in public safety?

• Police working independently

• Community and police collaboration

• Increased surveillance

• More funding for police

How does the 'Build the Block' initiative help in co-production?

• By reducing police funding

• By increasing police patrols

• By building new police stations

• By organizing community meetings

What role do Neighborhood Coordinating Officers (NCOs) play in community policing?

• They collaborate with the community to address issues

• They work alone to solve crimes

• They focus on issuing tickets

• They only respond to emergencies

Why is understanding implicit bias important for police officers?

• It helps them make better decisions

• It increases their authority

• It allows them to work independently

• It reduces their workload

What is a critical component for the co-production of public safety according to the speaker?

• Focusing solely on crime statistics

• Increasing police budgets

• Providing mental health support for officers

• Ignoring community input

Which ideology is NOT part of the three fundamental ideologies for moving forward?

• No more us versus them

• Embrace lived experiences

• Focus on punishment

• Truth and action are necessary