New Blue

05/27/2023

On this week of solemn remembrance, we honor the life of . His untimely death was more than a tragedy; it became a catalyst for change, compelling us, the staff at New Blue, to reimagine a system that requires transformation.

We firmly believe in the inherent goodness of our police officers- most are dedicated public servants who operate within a structure that doesn't fully nurture their potential, or the community's trust. George Floyd's loss has starkly underscored the urgency for system reform.

True leadership in law enforcement extends beyond the badge; it's about embodying integrity, accountability, and superior communication skills. At New Blue, we are passionate about fostering these qualities, recognizing that true leadership is an attitude, not just a position.

Community and law enforcement should be partners, not adversaries. The essence of this partnership lies in understanding and mirroring the community's culture and diversity. George Floyd's memory fuels our drive to build this bridge of mutual respect and understanding.

We embrace innovation and relentless learning at New Blue. We continually test new strategies with a data-driven approach to revolutionize key areas of law enforcement like recruitment, community engagement, and leadership development.

As we honor George Floyd today, we're fueled by a renewed commitment to our mission. We are here to push boundaries, challenge norms, and spark meaningful reforms in law enforcement. But we can't do it alone.

Join us. Engage with this post, share it, and invite your network to be part of this essential conversation. We believe that together, we can transform law enforcement into a beacon of trust and community partnership. George Floyd's legacy is a powerful reminder of why we must succeed.

11/29/2022

Know a cop committed to racial equity & reform? Send them to newblue.org to apply for our 2023 fellowship and $5k microgrant by 12/15/22.

New Blue is supported by partnerships with 30x30 Initiative, Center for Policing Equity, Solve - MIT, Stand Together, The Joyce Foundation, Columbia Business School, WarnerMedia and communities across the nation.

11/01/2022

Our New Blue officers are back from their conference in London where they learned the impact that George Floyd had on systems of policing across the globe. Thanks Enjoli Daley for sharing your reflections. More to come! 🇬🇧

What an experience!!!! Last week I was afforded the opportunity to travel to London as a New Blue Fellow to discuss police reform. We were the first New...

11/01/2022

Officer Melissa Jensen reflects on her experience at our annual conference.

I finally had a chance to meet these incredible women last week when the very first cohort of the New Blue fellowship met in London, United Kingdom! Together…

11/01/2022

We’re back from London!

Press Release: Evanston Police Department New Blue Fellows Travel to London for Symposium to Advance Police Reform City of Evanston, Illinois sent this bulletin at 10/31/2022 03:20 PM CDT Friday, October 31, 2022 | View in browser Evanston Police Department New Blue Fellows Travel to London for Symp...

09/23/2022

Great video about our participation in the MIT accelerator. Check it out.

A decisive majority of people in America believe policing needs to change. We need safety and justice to improve both for communities and the police. But, p...

10/26/2021

10/08/2021

We’re beyond grateful for our newest supporter, Warner Media. “We believe equity and inclusion and corporate social responsibility are both moral and business imperatives and it is our obligation to engage on the fundamental issues of equality and fairness.”
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Warner Media is the umbrella organization housing Warner Brothers, HBO, TBS, TNT, TruTV, CNN, HLN, CartoonNetwork, Cinemax, and other media based companies.
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09/15/2021

Nominate a female officer at newblue.org

08/28/2021

New Blue was recently admitted to the Stand Together Ventures Lab at MIT where we’ll work to push our mission even further. In partnership with MIT, Stand Together Ventures Lab is rethinking public safety through community-based alternatives.
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“Protecting public safety requires partnership between community members and law enforcement. However, the current approach to policing in the United States often breaks down trust and imposes harm to people of color disproportionately. “
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08/06/2021

Know a community-oriented female officer? 👮🏽Send us a DM or nominate her at newblue.org/apply
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Our fellowship application is open
& we’re excited to share that our first class will be female. (Don’t worry guys, there will be other cohorts soon!) Visit newblue.org to apply
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✅Connect with a national network of equity minded female officers 👯‍♀️
✅Travel to the UK to study their police leadership models 🇬🇧
✅Receive coaching and courses 📈
✅$5,000 Fellowship stipend 💰
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Often our fellowship applicants say they feel like they’re alone in their pursuit of a more equitable law enforcement system. But that’s not the case. New Blue is dedicated to creating a coalition of forward-thinking police leaders who support each other. Whether it’s asking for help leading a difficult conversation with a patrol unit or celebrating the promotion of a peer, the New Blue Fellowship exists to create connections.
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Our Fellowship curriculum is designed to create a new generation of equity-minded decision-makers to reimagine the Law Enforcement system. Our Fellows learn from community members and subject area experts to build their understanding of inequity and injustice from every angle.
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Several barriers prevent low-income, BIPOC, and female officers from advancing their careers in law enforcement. Education shouldn’t be one of them. After successful completion of their program, our fellows are awarded a scholarship that they can use toward past, current, or future educational expenses.
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