New Blue

Who We Are New Blue is a nationwide nonprofit fellowship program that equips police leaders with the tools to reform problematic policies and practices and improve police-community relations in BIPOC communities, where trust in police has disintegrated. We are committed to repairing the broken relationship between police and their communities, and know that our common goals of improving public safety, increasing community engagement, and building a more equitable system are essential in earning back community trust. What We Do New Blue is working to Develop 100 Transformative Officers and Solutions by 2025. First, we identify officers whose identities and/or experiences are representative of the community they serve and who have a deep understanding of community context. We look for those who have demonstrated a desire to reimagine law enforcement and are dedicated to the pursuit of social equity and racial justice. Then we provide Fellows with the networks, funding, and skills to develop long-term solutions in policing. These officers take part in a year long fellowship where they gain expertise in (1) Problem Identification- defining a problem in police procedure or practice that directly harms the community, (2) Co-production- working with the community to develop a systemic solution (3) Impact Measurement- analyzing, amplifying, and ensuring longevity of the solution. Last, New Blue supports a network of fellowship alumni who share their solutions within our database. Network connections allow agencies to adopt and scale the most promising solutions in pursuit of increasing police legitimacy and community trust.