The Alexandria Police Department hosted senior leaders from two Australian law enforcement agencies this week for discussions on building public trust and ethical policing practices.
Chief Tarrick McGuire and members of APD’s command staff met Thursday with Assistant Commissioner Virginia Nelson of the Queensland Police Service and two officials from the Australian Federal Police — Commander Andrew Donoghoe and Detective Superintendent Matthew Ciantar.
Nelson, a Churchill Fellow, is conducting an international study on crises of trust in policing organizations and how law enforcement leaders can foster ethical culture and strengthen public confidence. Her research has taken her to police departments across the United States…