From Conflict to Collaboration: A Conversation on Police and Community Violence Intervention Partnerships

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 2C/3C, Colorado Convention Center

This timely discussion explores community violence intervention (CVI) from the perspectives of both law enforcement and CVI leaders. As efforts shift “from conflict to collaboration,” police and CVI groups are increasingly partnering to build safer communities. Panelists from both sectors will share real-world experiences—including challenges, successes, and lessons learned—in developing effective partnerships. The conversation will address key topics such as building trust and communication, defining roles and responsibilities, sharing information and resources, measuring impact and accountability, and overcoming common obstacles.

Submitter(s)

Kristen Mahoney, JD

Director, Policy, Government, and Partner Engagement
University of Chicago Crime Lab
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Speaker(s)

Roseanna Ander

University of Chicago Crime Lab
Stephen Jenkins

Chief
Portsmouth Police Department
Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Todd McAlister

Chief of E District
Buffalo Police Department
Buffalo, New York, United States
Latisha McNeil

City of Greensboro
Chico Tillmon, Ph.D.

Director, Community Violence Leadership Academy
University of Chicago Crime Lab
Chicago, Illinois, United States