The Thin Line Between Black & Blue: Black Law Enforcement Chiefs Panel

Featuring Charlottesville Chief RaShall Brackney, Inglewood Mayor James Butts, Richmond Chief Bisa French and USC Chief John Thomas! In celebration of BLACK HISTORY MONTH, join the Safe Communities Institute [https://sci.usc.edu/] & the USC Black Alumni Association [https://alumni.usc.edu/baa/] on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020 at USC for a panel discussion highlighting Black Law Enforcement Chiefs! This panel will feature four current and former African American Chiefs of Police to examine the racial challenges they experienced within the law enforcement culture to reach the highest rank at their agencies. The conversation will explore how and why racism within the profession exists and in fact, may be worsening, as national polarization increases. Police departments are challenged with attracting and recruiting an organization representative of the communities they serve, in an attempt to build trust and legitimacy. _THE EVENT IS DEDICATED TO THE LATE MR. EARL PAYSINGER, THE USC VICE PRESIDENT OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WHO WAS ALSO A 41-YEAR VETERAN OF THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT_. Read more. [https://news.usc.edu/164281/earl-paysinger-usc-civic-engagement-lapd-in-memoriam/] Seating is limited, RSVP today! _FAQS_ WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORTATION/PARKING OPTIONS FOR GETTING TO AND FROM THE EVENT? The closest USC parking is at the McCarthy Way Structure - Enter off of Figueroa St. at McCarthy Way for $14. For directions, please check the USC Map: https://web-app.usc.edu/maps/ [https://web-app.usc.edu/maps/] It is also easy to get to campus from the Metro. Plan your trip: https://www.metro.net/riding/colleges/usc/ [https://www.metro.net/riding/colleges/usc/] HOW CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH ANY QUESTIONS? Email US at sci@price.usc.edu