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Can The Culture of Policing Change?

Presented on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 09:00A

The culture within an agency significantly influences its effectiveness and accountability, as well as the wellbeing of both its officers and the communities they serve. The culture within an agency significantly influences its effectiveness and accountability, as well as the wellbeing of both its officers and the communities they serve.

What is the mission of policing and why do people become police officers? Understanding the answers to these questions is critical for change. The current profession of policing lacks the guiding principles needed to create healthy cultures. “The police exist to protect the vulnerable from harm” and police culture must understand and reflect this. Yes, the culture of policing can change, but it requires a sustained effort and commitment from police leaders and officers.

Thus, one of the questions that must be answered is "Is it really only a few bad apples or is there something wrong with the culture of policing in the United States?"