A Presentation to Explore and Explain the Importance of Diversity in Policing in our Country
Tuesday, February 26th Agenda
Welcome and Introduction 1:30pm-1:45pm
A Presentation to Explore and Explain the Importance of Diversity in Policing in our Country
John Walton JR, Captain, Director of Diversity & Inclusion for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)
1:45pm-3:30pm
Closing Remarks 3:20pm-3:30pm
Where: Indianapolis Public Library, E. 38th St. Branch
5420 E. 38th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
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Biography and Presenter Objectives
JOHN H. WALTON JR, CAPTAIN
Director of Diversity & Inclusion for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)
Education
Master of Science in Management/Oakland City University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Ball State University
Affiliations
President of Greater Indiana Chapter of the National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
Past President of the Minority Police Officers Association (MPOA)
Past President and founding member of the Black Police Officers Association, Indianapolis
Member of Alpha-Phi-Alpha Fraternity
Summary
As a young child, Captain John Walton enjoyed imagining that he was a crime fighting super-hero. The concept of justice for all resonated into adulthood. An Indianapolis native, Captain Walton has served the City of Indianapolis for 36 years as a member of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and has received numerous promotions, awards, accommodations, and medals including the Medal of Bravery. In 2016, Captain Walton was the first African American promoted to the rank of Captain in over ten years. In 2017, Captain Walton was selected as the Director of Diversity & Inclusion for IMPD with the mission to enhance equity and inclusion within the department. Captain Walton is a certified implicit bias trainer for IMPD and a trainer for NOBLE’s national program “The Law and Your Community”. Captain Walton presently serves on several executive boards. Captain Walton volunteers as a head coach in the Washington Township Football League and is highly regarded for his leadership.
Objectives
- gain knowledge on the definition of diversity
- gain knowledge on the meaning of police legitimacy
- explore diverse perspectives by engaging with peers
- observe or participate in role-playing exercises related to community/police relationship
- learn why diversity in law enforcement is important
- learn why trust is essential in law enforcement
- gain knowledge about the value of perspectives
- gain knowledge about the barriers and difficulties in recruiting, hiring, and retaining minorities in law enforcement
- gain knowledge about the best practices to increase diversity in law enforcement
Save the Dates: Upcoming Sharing Sessions 1:30-3:30pm at IPL E. 38th St. Branch
Tuesday, May 28th: Indiana Youth Institute and Marion County Commission on Youth
Tuesday, August 27th: Speakers to be determined
Tuesday, November 26th: Speakers to be determined