Building Bridges: Innovative Strategies for Police and Youth Engagement

Saturday, October 18, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 1CD, Colorado Convention Center

This panel will explore the transformative potential of police–youth engagement initiatives. By highlighting innovative programs and activities, panelists will demonstrate how these efforts foster meaningful interactions between law enforcement and local youth. Through compelling success stories, the discussion will illustrate the positive outcomes of building trust and strengthening relationships—contributing to safer, more cohesive communities. Attendees will gain actionable insights and a deeper understanding of how cultivating these connections enhances public trust and improves the overall quality of life for all residents. Join us to discover how investing in these partnerships can help pave the way for a brighter, more unified future.

Submitter(s)

Calvin Cannon, MPP

Senior Program Manager
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Speaker(s)

Lee Bercaw

Chief of Police
Tampa Police Department
Tampa, Florida, United States
Mike Hanifin

Captain
Aurora Police Department
Jamie Kirsch

Program Manager
Rapid City Police Department