The Speaker

Sergeant Vincent Montague is the current President of the Black Shield Police Association. His focus is on the recruitment and development police officers from diverse backgrounds, while ensuring the needs of the membership and Cleveland Police Department are addressed fair and equitably. With over 12 years experience in the Cleveland Division of Police, Vincent displays his passion for policing by engaging community and city leaders, as well as fellow officers in promoting service and excellence throughout the City of Cleveland.

Sergeant Montague obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Tuskegee University, and has a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Walden University. He is a member of NOBLE, the National Black Police Association (NBPA), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Officers (NABLEO), the Phi Alpha Alpha Honor Society, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Ecclesiastics Lodge #120. In his spare time, Vincent enjoys spending time with family, including his wife and two sons.

The Workshop

RACE & JUSTICE: RE-IMAGING THE CULTURE OF POLICING (Part Two) : Sunday, January 24, 2021 06:00P

What is the culture of policing today? Does it truly consider the issues facing the profession as we transition into the next year? Issues such as mental health and wellness, gender bias and discrimination, continuing systemic racism, calls for stronger civilian oversight, and political unrest continue to plague the profession. And still undecided is the exact role that Black law enforcement officers and their community partners must play to ensure safe, productive communities.

Presented as a panel discussion, we consider issues related to transforming the culture of policing and more properly address issues such as gender bias and discrimination, mental health and wellness, civilian oversight, the impact of politics on criminal justice, and the role of Black law enforcement within that transformation.