The Importance of a Discipline Matrix in Policing and Civilian Oversight

On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 NACOLE welcomed Heather Cook and Dr. Richard Rosenthal to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced in trying to ensure fair and consistent police discipline that satisfies community expectations and supports effective and Constitutional policing. They will discuss their experiences in creating and sustaining discipline matrixes in New York City and Denver, and provide guidance on best practices for creating and implementing discipline matrixes to improve law enforcement behavior and culture going into the future.

  Heather Cook
  Assistant General Counsel and Deputy Chief of Investigations
  New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board

   Richard Rosenthal, Ph.D.
   Independent Police Auditor
   City of Pasadena, California