This document is one of the nominations for the Strategic Leadership & Governance Program Excellence Award (populations 50,000 and greater).

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At ICMA's 2015 Annual Conference, local government leaders and experts participated in a discussion on police and community challenges.

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This conference document was used in the New Tools to Lead Community Change: Engaging Community Institutions and Individuals session. 

This conference document was used in the Open Data and Building Staff/Organizational Capacity session. 

This conference document was used in the The 21st Century Manager: What Does It Take to Have a Smart Community?

Before initiating an investigation, you need to consider five questions that will dictate your response and direct any further actions.