The Speaker

Detective Jean-Paul (JP) Limontas is a lifelong public servant with several years of experience as a public school teacher and police officer in both New York City (NYPD) and Boston, MA (BPD). He is a graduate of Morehouse College and holds two Master’s degrees in Criminal Justice (Boston University/ Lasell University). Det. Limontas is a Mass. Municipal Police Training Committee certified instructor. His focus and interests include police reform, civil rights, juvenile law & procedures, officer wellness and community relations.

The Workshop

Know Your Rights - A Conversation With Youth : Tuesday, October 03, 2023 06:30P

What To Do When Stopped by the Police

Being stopped by a police officer is sometimes a traumatic experience, especially in light of ongoing events involving Black people and law enforcement.

This presentation deals with race, racial socialization, racial profiling, societal perceptions, and other issues dealing with the harsh realities of being Black, that community members must know in order to safeguard themselves from harm, particularly when interacting with members of law enforcement. Focused on the realities experienced by people of color in interacting with members of law enforcement, there is still a need to have "TheTalk."

Based on the lived experiences and community activism of more than 10,000 African American law enforcement officers, this program will provide an opportunity to engage with law enforcement guardians to know, better understand and to just get home safely.


This presentation will be held at MAMLEO, 61 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA