In this blog, Marcus McKinney, Senior Advisor for Government Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives at CPE, pens A Love Letter to Los Angeles in honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth. In it, he recalls the city’s history of resilience and how, time and again, Angelenos rise up to fight against discrimination and oppression. Their bravery–especially now when Black and Brown communities are being targeted and discriminated against by the Trump administration’s immigration policies–inspires us t...| Policing Equity
On September 17, 2025, we proudly joined with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to release two new Justice Navigator Assessments (JNAs) for the Lancaster and Palmdale Stations. This joint rollout event marked an important milestone in our more than three-year partnership with LASD, rooted in a shared commitment: making public safety systems in the Antelope Valley work better for everyone. The post Building Safer Communities in the Antelope Valley: Justice Navigator Assessme...| Policing Equity
As Congress moves to slash Medicaid funding, millions of Americans stand to lose more than just health coverage—they risk losing the stability and safety that come from accessible care. Drawing on the firsthand experiences of a former police chief and a mental health professional, this blog explores how deep cuts to the social safety net threaten not only individual well-being, but also the health and safety of entire communities. The post Gutting Medicaid is a Public Safety Crisis in the M...| Policing Equity