The team was formed in July of 2020 to build trust in the community under the 21st Century Policing Model. Community members and police staff have open and honest discussions about relationships between police and marginalized communities. The team has had many difficult conversations, but has become a group that inspires trust and communication.
Mission:
The goal of the Diversity Advisory and Alliance Team is to strengthen the relationship between the Albany Police Department and the community through trust, respect, and mutual understanding. We do this by establishing an environment that promotes honest dialogue, mutual respect, education, and partnership.
Values:
- Open conversations
- Collective honesty
- Respect
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Acceptance of the experiences of others
- Not making assumptions about intent
- Courage
- Mutual trust
- Effective communication
- Impact what we can control
- Humility
Commitment:
We will commit to regular attendance at established quarterly meetings WITH SHARED LEADERSHIP AND SET AGENDAS, and AT activities that we organize to promote continuity.
Community Members:
- Nancy Greenman
- Lisa Walker
- Stacy Bartholomew
- John Phillips IV
- Kelsey Nava-Costales
- Earlean Wilson Huey
- Heather Carmichael
- Jason Dorsette
Department Members:
- Marcia Harnden
- Gabe Flores
- Tara Williams
- Beth Huber
- Laura Hawkins
- Steve Corder
- Gina Bell
- Jerry Drum
- Buck Pearce
