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Candidates emphasize communication, targeted recruiting and training to build trust in Middleton
Summary
At a public forum, the three police-chief finalists said community policing hinges on better communication, intentional recruiting with education partners and training; candidates proposed surveys, school-based outreach and more transparency to build trust.
Candidates for Middleton police chief offered similar prescriptions for strengthening community policing while emphasizing different tactics.
Steven Thompson said Middleton already has neighborhood-watch structures to build rapport and recommended “casting a pretty wide net” with strategic partnerships at educational institutions to recruit diverse candidates. “If our police department is making…
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