IACP Civil Rights Award
The International Association of
Chiefs of Police (IACP) selected the
Arlington Police Department as the
recipient of the prestigious Leadership
in Human and Civil Rights Award
during the 126 th Annual Conference
and Exposition. Police Chief Will
Johnson formally accepted the award
on behalf of the entire department in
October.
The IACP Leadership in Human
and Civil Rights Award recognizes
agencies that have demonstrated
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leadership in protecting fundamental
rights. This award showcases the
achievements of agencies in protecting
and promoting human and civil rights
to enhance public trust and maintain
cooperation and partnerships with
communities.
“This award represents the
exceptional work to provide procedural
justice and equal protection under
the law to our community every single
day,” said Police Chief Will Johnson.
“I am honored to lead this progressive
agency that is always striving to
do things better and expand our
partnerships throughout the city.”
The Arlington Police Department
enhanced its hate crime reporting
protocols and hosted specialized
training programs for prosecutors,
officers and civilian investigators