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COHORT Diversity Discussion Workshop for LEO's 2021 Law Enforcement Officers COHORT Diversity Discussion Program Overview & Curriculum 2021 More and more Law Enforcement Agencies across the country are allocating resources in the area of diversity training in an attempt to strengthen officers’ cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, and cultural competence. A large part of these efforts of increased diversity trainings are focused on learning about cultural nuances, attitudes, influencers, and behaviors of different races, cultures and ethnicities. All of which are very important areas to explore and address. Studies show that reflecting and embracing diversity as an organization helps drive innovation, increases creativity, allows for better recruiting, less turnover, and establishes a stronger positive perception and reputation in the marketplace. Based on our research and experience in this area, we have found that focusing on diversity alone is not enough. We help our Law Enforcement Agency partners go beyond diversity (a state of being) to experience the power and purpose of inclusion (an act of doing). Diversity & Inclusion go hand-in-hand and although they are linked, they are also very distinct. Studies also show that to achieve the maximum efficacy of Cultural Competence, that many organizations seek to achieve, there has to be an understanding of not only how all stakeholders feel about the same topic, but why the feel that way. Understanding the three primary levels of empathy (Cognitive, Emotional, and Compassionate) and how they impact our ability and willingness to collaborate on solutions is vital to building bridges of trust and legitimacy with diverse people groups. In this full day workshop session, we will look beyond diversity and explore the power of inclusion. We will also explore the “illusion of Inclusion” which is a false belief that an individual or organization may have about the efficacy of their inclusion efforts. Often times the most well-intentioned organizations believe they are being inclusive when they actually aren’t being as inclusive as they could be, or even should be. We will discuss and explore how the evolving multicultural & multi-generational dynamics in our society have ushered in a new era, with new expressions, and new expectations of inclusion and collaboration by which to live, work, and learn. One of the critical action-steps coming out of this session will be a leadership model that your Law Enforcement Agency or Department can adopt that will empower its officers to take intentional action to allow citizens and colleagues of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, lifestyle, life-stage, and socio-economic backgrounds to know they are welcomed and respected through meaningful outreach, engagement, and programming. One of the major keys to success in helping organizations and agencies that we work with to cultivate healthier relationships and bridge gaps across various divides is our four-step MEET Model. One of the greatest leadership philosophies that often gets overlooked but has yielded some of the most fruitful outcomes for leaders throughout history is the idea of being able to meet people where they are. This four-step model brings that philosophy to life in a practical way. Participants will learn the essentials of: -Making time to engage -Exploring similarities and differences -Encouraging respect -Taking responsibility We will also define and address Unconscious Bias. We will identify the core drivers of our unconscious biases and provide insights and tools as to how to overcome and/or minimize those biases. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of how to apply our three- phased approach of Visualization, Examination & Normalization, to addressing and overcoming unconscious bias. This portion of the workshop also explores Microagressions and the dynamics of the Pygmalion Effect. These exercises will equip the officers with relevant tools that they can leverage to build stronger relationships with diverse communities by looking beyond the identity diversity that someone represents visually, and focusing on the value of each individuals unique experiential, and cognitive diversity. This approach taps into and helps to develop our natural sense of curiosity and desire to feel a part of something bigger than ourselves. We feel it is important to note that the content of this program was born out of our experiences in working with Law Enforcement agencies over the last 10+ years and has been time tested and proven. This content goes beyond theory and is based on the success of real world application. We have developed, contributed to, facilitated, and activated trust restoration, and relationship reconciliation programs such as Barbershop Rap Sessions, College Campus Rap Sessions, Citizens Police Academies, Youth Academies, Faith Based Cultural Immersions, and Building Bridges Community Advocate Networks, just to name a few. Each of these initiatives has a proven track record of success and we have taken best practices from each of these efforts and more, to create the COHORT Diversity Workshop. This program provides very specific examples and case studies based on real world experiences. We deliver case studies and examples of what has worked and why. We have learned from experience the importance of not just focusing on recommendations of “What” we have seen work, but also discussing “Why” it worked, and recommendations on “How” we believe it can work for you. Our overarching 4-step strategic approach of Explore-Build-Deploy- Assess ensures that attendees walk away with the tools they need to modify perceptions and behaviors where necessary and appropriate, and to develop programs and approaches with built-in success measures and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for successful community initiatives and engagements. Program Overview: The COHORT Diversity Workshop is a full-day interactive Diversity & Inclusion workshop that has been created and facilitated by a culturally diverse leadership team that consists of a former Law Enforcement Officer and a Diversity & Inclusion advocate and practitioner. The program’s name, COHORT, is based on the recognition that Law Enforcement Officers and civilians are all a part of the same community, share the same values, and all want the same things, thus, we are all a part of the same COHORT in that regard. By definition, Cohort is “a group of people banded together based on shared interests, values, or attributes”. COHORT as we have defined it, also serves as an acronym for Community Organizers Helping Officers Restore Trust. Program Purpose: The COHORT Diversity Workshop exists for the sole purpose of helping Law Enforcement agencies across the country build, maintain, and restore trust with the communities they serve. Program Vision: To serve as one of the nations most valuable resources for Law Enforcement Agencies in the area of insights, education, inspiration, and empowerment for building bridges of connectivity and trust with diverse communities. Program Mission: Consistently leverage industry experience and expertise in Law Enforcement and Diversity & Inclusion training to proactively engage law enforcement officers and citizens of diverse communities via on and offline resources, platforms, and curriculums to educate and empower all parties involved with the tools to build and maintain inclusive and collaborative relationships. Program Values: •Inspiration •Empowerment •Transparency •Inclusion •Empathy •Collaborative •Trust Program Outcomes: At the conclusion of the session, attendees will have: 1.Explored and analyzed the existing relationship between their specific Law Enforcement agency and the diverse communities that they serve. 2.Reflected on the roles that all stakeholders have played in the cause of any issues and what role they can specifically play in the resolution, both individually and collectively. 3.Understood how to effectively apply the 4-step MEET Model to strengthen their relationship with diverse communities and “out- groups”. 4.Developed S.M.A.R.T. action steps that can immediately be applied to start the resolution and reconciliation process within their respective departments, agencies, organizations, and communities. Program Curriculum: •Welcome and Introductions o Who we are o Where we’ve been o Rapport building Ice breaker •Foundations o Learning objectives o Agenda and expectations o Explore officers dual role of law enforcement and community member •Open Forum on Race & Diversity o Definitions o Participant thoughts and perspectives o Roles/relationship between diversity and inclusion o Summary - lessons learned from discussion •A framework for community engagement o Getting to know each other exercise ▪Fun, interactive, and engaging way to explore similarities & differences ▪Explore potential challenges that can emerge based on differences o Data review of rapid demographic shifts in U.S. communities ▪Goal: Understand varying perspectives, influences, opinions, and other cultural nuances that drive attitudes and behaviors of diverse communities o Outreach - Engagement - Partnership ▪Unconscious Bias exploration and exercise ▪Exploration of microagressions & The Pygmalion Effect ▪How Inclusion leads to Commitment o Knowing your community ▪Why does it exist? ▪How does it operate? ▪What does it provide? •MEET Model o The MEET Model definition ▪MEET Model Exercise ▪Participant generated scenarios ▪Immediate application and learnings •Community Forum o Panel Discussion with local community members ▪Facilitated discussion ▪Co-creation of ideas ▪Collaborative solutions •Key Take-a-ways o Review key learnings shared from exercises and group discussions o Explore any existing challenges or questions that still need to be addressed o Discuss and develop SMART action steps that can be applied right away •Wrap-Up and Conclusion o Q&A to address any remaining questions o Provide summary and closing remarks o Thank you! Program Cost: $8,000 per session FACILITATOR BIO: TRU PETTIGREW Tru is a devoted family man, an accomplished business leader, and engaged community leader. As an author, coach, marketing executive, and inspirational speaker, Tru’s primary areas of expertise include Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Discovering Purpose, and Cross-Generational Team Building. Tru also serves as the Vice President of Player Programs and Diversity & Inclusion for The Minnesota Timberwolves. Tru has been featured in such prominent media outlets as WRAL-TV, The New York Times, USA Today, The Boston Globe, and Fortune Magazine for his insights and expertise. He also served as special guest speaker for the 2017 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference (IACP) Conference in Philadelphia, and is a certified IACP Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Effective Community Engagement. Tru proudly serves as the Founder of Barbershop Rap Sessions, which is an inspiration and empowerment platform that leverages barbershops across the country as the venue to facilitate open and honest dialogue between Law Enforcement Officers and members of the African American community. He is also a highly sought after speaker by corporations, colleges, conferences, and churches across the country. His first book, “Millennials Revealed”, currently serves as a guide for countless individuals and organizations to understand how to build bridges of connectivity across diverse generations. Tru is a graduate of DeVry University with a B.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology. But instead of pursuing a career in analyzing circuits and connecting wires, he felt called to analyze differences and connect people. Tru has been marries to his wife of 19 years, Tameka, and they couldn’t be more proud of their 9-year- old young prince Austin. Chief Tony Godwin Bio: Chief Tony Godwin began his career with Cary PD in 1990.  He has had the opportunity to serve in many different roles throughout the agency over the years, including Emergency Response Team Sniper/Sniper Team Leader/ Team Commander, Bike Team Sgt., Narcotics Detective, Criminal Investigations Lieutenant, Major over both the Operations and Services Bureaus, Deputy Chief of Police and the Chief of Police. Chief Godwin retired from The Cary PD in January 2019 and currently serves as a community Bridge Builder as a member of Tru Access.    Chief Godwin received his bachelor’s degree from NC State University and his master’s degree from Methodist University.  He recently served as the Chairman of the Atlanta Carolinas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area group, and is currently the Region VII Director for the NC Association Chiefs of Police and a Commissioner on the NC Industrial Hemp Commission. Chief Godwin is married to his wife of 20 years, Shannon, and they have 2 children, Wyatt and Colton.