Olivette Police Chief Joins Effort to End Crime Against Women

The City of Olivette Police Chief Richard Knox is one of 30 law enforcement executives from across the country selected to participate in the 15th National Law Enforcement Leadership Institute on Violence Against Women hosted by The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

His attendance at the Institute demonstrates Olivette Police Department’s commitment to strengthen its response to violence against women.

“I am happy to be selected for the Leadership Institute on Violence Against Women. It is a great opportunity to take advantage of a national training program,” said Chief Knox. “This train-the-trainer approach will teach me additional methods to increase our officer’s awareness and sensitivity toward crimes of violence against women in order to generate positive results from our interventions.” 

IACP’s mission through the Institute is to increase the priority for violent crimes against women on law enforcement’s agendas and encourage the adoption of best practices by officers, including those in the Olivette Police Department.

During the four-day Institute taking place in Seattle, WA, Chief Knox, along with the other selected participants, will explore innovative approaches for investigating crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Additional attention will center on assessing agency performance and sharing challenges and solutions with law enforcement colleagues.

Expenses for participants to attend the Institute are covered under a grant to the IACP from the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

Information was provided by the City of Olivette.