Community–Police First Meeting Agenda

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Community–Police First Meeting

Purpose: Build trust, share patterns, learn reporting pathways, and establish ongoing communication between your community and local police.

Version: 1.0 · Date: June 2026 · Audience: Community leaders · Review cycle: Annually

Safety Boundary: Share patterns only, never individual cases. Bring general concerns, not names or addresses. Respect police confidentiality.

Pre-Meeting Checklist (Community)

Identify 2–3 community representatives
Confirm police/community liaison attendance
Print reporting pathways in community languages
Prepare 3–5 questions (see below)
Book private space for 60–90 minutes
Circulate agenda 48 hours in advance
Ensure VictimLink numbers visible on screen/handout

Meeting Agenda (60 Minutes)

Time	Item	Who
0:00	Welcome, land acknowledgment, introductions	Community rep
0:05	Community context: Who we are, what we do, why we're here	Community rep
0:10	Police overview: Current trends, reporting pathways, victim services	Police liaison
0:25	Community questions (prepared list)	Both
0:40	Pattern sharing: Aggregate concerns, service gaps, language needs (no individual cases)	Both
0:50	Next steps: Follow-up meeting, contact points, shared resources	Both
0:55>	Closing, mutual appreciation, next date	Community rep

Suggested Questions to Ask Police

What is the safest way for community members to report extortion-related threats?
What victim services are available in our languages?
How can we share community-level patterns without compromising individual privacy?
What should we tell people who fear reporting will affect their immigration status?
How quickly does police typically respond to extortion reports?
Are there specific scams or tactics targeting our community right now?
What materials can you provide for community education?

What NOT to Bring

Individual victim names or identifying details
Screenshots, recordings, or evidence from specific cases
Suspect names or allegations
Demands for specific police action on specific cases
Unverified rumours or social media posts

Post-Meeting Actions

Send thank-you email within 24 hours
Share general outcomes with community (no individual details)
Update community resource materials with new information
Schedule follow-up meeting (suggest 3 months)
File meeting notes securely (confidential)