Project PACT

Beyond the Bandaids with Project PACT

Education EN ↓ 30 episodes

Welcome to Beyond the Bandaids with Project PACT, a podcast dedicated to exploring how police officers, public safety professionals, community leaders, and community members can reconnect with their sense of purpose and inspire positive change in their local community. Through meaningful conversations and insights from experts, this podcast emphasizes that both citizens and police are part of the community, aiming to foster unity and build trust through partnership. Beyond the Bandaids helps you rediscover this purpose and make a real difference by looking within and fostering deeper community...

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Police and Community: Are They Problems to Be Solved or Possibilities? 20.03.2025 50:20

How can police departments and communities shift from problem-solving to creating possibilities? Also, what does a shared model of public safety look like, and how can it be achieved? This episode dives into the transformative potential of reimagining public safety through collaboration between police and communities. Hosts Mike, Carol, and Kristin explore the importance of shared responsibility,...

The Futility of the Refund/Defund Cycle 13.03.2025 56:41

How can communities and police departments work together to move beyond the defund/refund binary? In this episode, your hosts delve into innovative approaches to community policing and the need to move beyond traditional enforcement models. Mike, Carol, and Kristin discuss restorative practices, social capital, and the power of neuroscience in transforming public safety. Together, they explore how...

History of Policing and Host Philosophies 06.03.2025 56:42

How has the history of policing shaped its current challenges and public perception? In this episode, the hosts explore the history and evolution of policing in the U.S. and its implications for public safety and community trust. Mike, Carol, and Kristin discuss how patriarchal models of policing have contributed to unhealthy dependencies. Through the lens of Project PACT, the conversation centers...

Creating a Shared Vision for Public Safety: Introducing Beyond the Bandaids and Your Hosts 06.03.2025 33:24

How can we improve the trust and collaboration between the police and the community?  This debut episode explores the concept of moving beyond Band-Aid solutions to address the root causes of problems in our communities and create a safer, more connected future. Your hosts Mike, Carol, and Kristin discuss the importance of community engagement, restorative practices, and social capital in bui...

Introducing Beyond the Bandaids with Project PACT 19.02.2025 0:56

The Beyond the Bandaids podcast is where police, public safety experts, city leaders, and engaged community members explore how to create real, meaningful change in our communities.  Each week, hosts Dr. Carol Engel-Enright, Kristin Daley, and Chief Mike Butler talk with experts and visionaries who are transforming public service. Discover how innovative leadership, compassion, and restorativ...