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  • 2022 FALL JUSTICE REFORM: CHANGING THE PARADIGM OF COMMUNITY POLICING CONFERENCE - Sep 28, 2022 through Sep 30, 2022. Hosted by Men and Women 4 Justice, Newark Bronze Shields, and New Jersey Grand Council

  • Main Conference
    • Workshops
      • Conflict Engagement For Law Enforcement
      • Unintended Consequences of Menthol Bans and Prohibitions: Fake News vs The Facts
      • The Color of Law - Federal Civil Rights
      • The Guardian-v-Warrior Mindset: A Seismic Shift In Policing
      • Mental Health First Aid
      • After The Bang-An Anatomy of a Fatal Use of Force
      • Trauma Informed Policing as a Tool for Community Policing
      • Civilian Oversight as a Police Accountability Mechanism
      • Prevention of Police Misconduct Through Ethical Decision-Making
      • NABLEO Executive Committee Meeting
      • Keeping Track of Your Money
      • Whistleblowers: Behind The Infamous Blue Wall of Silence
      • Eliminating Implicit Bias to Enhance Police-Community Engagement
      • NABLEO Board of Directors Meeting
    • Presenters
      • Captain Carol Hamilton
      • Chief Daryl K. Roberts
      • Chief John I. Dixon, III
      • Dep. Chief Investigator Wade Hardy
      • Dep. Inspector Corey Pegues
      • Det. Felicia Richards
      • Director Quovella Spruill
      • Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis
      • Dr. Lorenzo Boyd
      • Dr. Matthew F. Fogg (Ret.)
      • Dr. Shirley A. Wilson
      • Elliot T. Boyce, Sr., M.A., M.P.A
      • Inv. Eliott T. Boyce, Sr.
      • Lieut. David Daniels
      • Sgt. James Scott
      • Sheriff Rochelle Bilal
      • Special Agent Vernon Addison
    • Agenda
  • Conference Hotel
    • Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
  • Special Events
    • 2022 Scholarship and Awards Ceremonies
    • Award Honorees
      • Sheriff Mildred Scott - Community Leadership Award
      • Commissioner Jiles Ship - Law Enforcement Leadership Award
      • Elliot T. Boyce, Sr. - Community Policing Award
      • Wilena Julien - Lifetime Achievement Award
      • Nakia Jones-Harris - Chairman's Award
      • UNITED BLACK POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION - Chairman's Award
      • HISPANIC NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION - Chairman's Award
      • KALAH WILLIAMS - Children of Courage Scholarship Award
      • NOBLE New Jersey - Community Service Award
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OUR HONOREES

Honoring those who have served the community through enhancing efforts to bring about safe communities and strengthen bonds with their community partners

Sponsors

  • Nakia Jones-Harris

    2022 Chairman's Award Recipient

    The Chairman’s Award is presented to a member of the national body or an organization in recognition of the recipient’s patience, perseverance and desire for the improvement of the national body, and for their awareness of and attention to issues and concerns that impact the quality of service to both its community and membership.

    Being called for a time such as this, Officer Nakia Jones’ passionate and heartfelt outcry over the death of Alton Sterling and other young African American males went viral and took the nation by storm. As seen on BET, The Roland Martin Show, The Tom Joyner Show, and other media outlets across the country, Officer Jones has been vocal about her outrage over the actions taken by some of her fellow men in blue. This life-altering experience inspired Officer Jones to write her book “The Truth Divided”, which was released in April of 2018.

    In 1999, Officer Jones joined the Highland Hills, Ohio Police Department and in 2002, she was sworn in as the first African American female officer for the City of Warrensville Heights, Ohio. She held that position as the Senior Response Officer until 2017. Officer Jones not only worked for the City of Warrensville Heights, but she also lived in the city. She is an active member of her community and volunteers for Career Day throughout the district. On many occasions, Officer Jones sat with juveniles and their families, while off duty, to help resolve conflicts.

    Officer Jones’ fervent plea over the death of Alton Sterling shook the nation. As her words resounded from coast to coast, it became clear that her life would never be the same. She has already released her first book, “The Truth Divided” and has now authored her follow-up book “She Found Me”, as her journey for justice continues. Officer Jones wants to leave a positive mark on the world. She believes that if you want change, it starts with the person you look at every day in the mirror; if you want to see change, you must be that change. Ms. Jones is currently pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and has been inducted into three different honor societies (National Honor Society of the Sword & Shields, National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, and National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars.)

    Who Should Attend?

    Line, staff and administrative officers working in assignments for Community Policing Programs in any of the following types of agencies: Municipal Police Depts.; County Police/Sheriffs; State Police Depts.; Campus Police/Safety/Security; Federal Agencies; Transit/Port Authorities; Housing Police; School Resource Officers; Correctional Officers. As well, the staff and leadership of community organizations are welcome to attend. Workshops (except for those restricted to Members Only) are open to all persons..

    Why Attend?

    Gain exposure to the latest information and trends, and acquire new skills in your field; learn from leading experts and trainers; network with colleagues from across the country; gain different perspectives on current issues of common concern; get inspired to make justice for all a reality.
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