How can your community or city leverage social capital to fill the gaps left by lost federal grants?

This episode explores how communities can thrive and create meaningful change even as federal funding for social and health programs is being cut. The hosts emphasize a shift from dependency on outside sources to leveraging the social capital within our communities. They share examples of successful initiatives where local resources, volunteers, and partnerships were galvanized to address issues like domestic violence and addiction, thus healing their own wounds.

Topics that Chief Mike Butler, Dr. Carol Engel-Enright, and Kristin Daley explore in this episode:

(0:22) Rethinking Federal Dependency

* The growing concern about disappearing federal funding for community-police initiatives.

* Why some police departments chose not to rely on ongoing federal support.

(10:28) Community Solutions in Action

* Initiatives to reduce domestic violence without using federal money.

* The power of galvanizing neighborhoods, churches, and businesses.

(25:40) Addiction and the Angel Initiative

* Addressing substance abuse and offering care as part of a community-wide commitment.

* Helping people recover and reenter society.

(33:58) Self-Reliant Neighborhoods

* How to identify “connectors” in neighborhoods and empower them to lead.

* Neighborhoods thrive when they coalesce around trust, safety, and mutual care.

(42:42) Neuroscience and Healing

* Curiosity, not suspicion, is key to changing brains and communities.

This episode of Beyond the Bandaids is brought to you by Project PACT (Police And Community Together). Learn more about Project PACT by visiting https://projectpact.org/

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Connect with the co-hosts of Beyond the Bandaids:

Chief Mike Butler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-butler-6b0b2587/

Dr. Carol Engel-Enright on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-engel-enright-97701a10/

Kristin Daley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-daley-23bb7b26b/

The following three organizations—each committed to enhancing community well-being and policing integrity—joined forces to create Project PACT.

Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP): https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/

New Blue: https://newblue.org/

The School of Statesmanship, Stewardship & Service (SOSSAS):

What can police leadership do to preserve the idealism of new police recruits and to promote communication and accountability in their departments?

In this episode, retired law enforcement leader Neill Franklin joins our co-hosts to explore how police culture can shift toward trust, accountability, and real connection with communities.

Neill Franklin spent decades in policing, from narcotics to academy leadership—and he's still not done. A former executive director of LEAP, a former Chief of Human Resources of the Baltimore Police Department, and a former Major of the Maryland State Police, Neill is known for challenging the status quo and building bold, community-focused alternatives to the way policing works.

Topics that co-hosts Chief Mike Butler, Dr. Carol Engel-Enright, and Kristin Daley, and their guest, Neill Franklin, explore in this episode:

(02:25) Neill’s Early Policing Experience

* Neill reflects on his time with the Maryland State Police.

(9:59) Drug Policy and Field Training

* The racial disparities in drug enforcement and the violence it fuels.

* How field training can be reconnected with academy ideals.

(24:14) Building Trust

* How trust starts with simple, respectful communication.

* Avoiding over-policing victims.

(36:01) First-Line Supervisors

* Supervisors need to be hands-on coaches, not buried in admin tasks.

(47:52) Leading a Department by Vision and Relationship

* Ethical Policing Is Courageous (EPIC), an initiative launched by Baltimore Police Commissioner Mike Harrison.

* Neill lays out what he'd do as a police chief—starting with direct, personal communication.

Thanks to Neill Franklin for being on the show!

Learn more about Neill: https://neillfranklin.com/

Connect with Neill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neill-franklin/

This episode of Beyond the Bandaids is brought to you by Project PACT (Police And Community Together). Learn more about Project PACT by visiting https://projectpact.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_pact_org/

Newsletter: https://projectpact.org/our-courses/

Contact Us: https://projectpact.org/contact-us/

Connect with the co-hosts of Beyond the Bandaids:

Chief Mike Butler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-butler-6b0b2587/

Dr. Carol Engel-Enright on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-engel-enright-97701a10/

Kristin Daley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-daley-23bb7b26b/

The following three organizations—each committed to enhancing community well-being and policing integrity—joined forces to create Project PACT.

Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP):

What does authentic community-police partnership look like in practice? And what steps can community members and police officers take to shift our culture?

This episode explores the attributes of genuine police-community partnerships, moving beyond traditional, patriarchal approaches to public safety. The hosts discuss how joint accountability, shared vision, and authentic relationships are crucial for creating healthy communities and fostering a sense of belonging. They also emphasize that true safety emerges when both police and citizens actively participate and take responsibility for their collective well-being.

Topics that Chief Mike Butler, Dr. Carol Engel-Enright, and Kristin Daley explore in this episode:

(1:18) Building Real Partnership

* How true public safety requires shared responsibility.

* The cultural overhaul needed inside departments before change can happen outside.

(10:11) The Power of Curiosity and Listening

* Using vulnerability and listening as tools for trust-building.

* How inviting community members into ownership transforms neighborhoods.

(27:17) Creating Points of Entry for Citizens

* How everyday people can get involved with police and city governance.

* The role of associations in driving community wellness.

(36:36) From Culture Shift to Cultural Leadership

* The role of trust and relationship repair in justice work.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

* The Answer To How Is Yes, a book by Peter Block.

This episode of Beyond the Bandaids is brought to you by Project PACT (Police And Community Together). Learn more about Project PACT by visiting https://projectpact.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_pact_org/

Newsletter: https://projectpact.org/our-courses/

Contact Us: https://projectpact.org/contact-us/

Connect with the co-hosts of Beyond the Bandaids:

Chief Mike Butler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-butler-6b0b2587/

Dr. Carol Engel-Enright on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-engel-enright-97701a10/

Kristin Daley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-daley-23bb7b26b/

The following three organizations—each committed to enhancing community well-being and policing integrity—joined forces to create Project PACT.

Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP): https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/

New Blue: https://newblue.org/

The School of Statesmanship, Stewardship & Service (SOSSAS): https://sossas.org/

Beyond the Bandaids is dedicated to exploring how police officers, public safety professionals, community leaders, and community members can reconnect with their sense of purpose...