Understanding Law Enforcement Culture: A Deep Dive Into Why We Act the Way We Do and How to Work Collaboratively Together

Law enforcement personnel bring unique personality characteristics to the profession, but they also develop a distinct “police culture” over their careers. From their first day in the academy, officers are trained to keep themselves and the public safe, and to maintain “command presence.” This training significantly influences their interactions with the public. In modern policing, officers are expected to juggle numerous roles, often without adequate training to manage the physical and mental challenges of a shift.

This webinar will not only delve into the unique characteristics of the law enforcement personality but also provide practical strategies to foster collaborative work, resulting in improved interactions and community relations.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Amanda Stamps retired from the Mesa Police Department after spending 26 years pursuing her passion for helping others. She specializes in practical training options and working with communities to create the appropriate crisis system to match their needs. Amanda continues to teach and train on various topics and facilitates numerous Crisis Intervention Team trainings across Arizona.

Amanda was the 1st full-time CIT Program Coordinator for the Mesa Police Department and was involved in the creation of the Crisis Response Team, the current co-responder model, and the call diversion program responsible for diverting hundreds of calls directly to the crisis system. Amanda has assisted numerous regions in the creation of CIT Programs. Amanda has an M.Ed. in Counseling and Human Relations from Northern Arizona University and is attending Arizona State in pursuit of a Doctor of Behavioral Health. Amanda was a founding board member of the Arizona CIT Association and currently is the Executive Director of Mental Health America of Arizona.

Amanda currently works for Community Bridges Inc. and owns her own company, Practical Law Enforcement Crisis Solutions LLC. She continues to advise behavioral health agencies and first responders to improve the lives of individuals in crisis and empower the first responders who assist during the crisis.