The Western Community Policing Institute (WCPI), was established in 1996 as one of the national network of Regional Community Policing Institutes (RCPI) funded by the United States Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing (COPS), to provide training and technical assistance on community policing issues vital to community safety to our six-state region: Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Indian Country.

As threats of terrorism increase and evolve and significant natural and man-made disasters continue to threaten our communities, the need to approach homeland security by improving the capabilities and collaboration of public safety personnel, governmental and non-governmental organizations, school and post-secondary education officials, medical professionals, tribal leaders, and community members, becomes increasingly evident. To respond to this need, in 2004, the Western Community Policing Institute was awarded a grant from the Department of Homeland Security Office of Grants and Training to develop a community-outreach approach to homeland security training that focuses on collaboration and the best efforts of the whole community, including the public and private sector.

In response , WCPI has subsequently developed two certified homeland security training courses, Creating Vigilant, Prepared, and Resilient Communities for Homeland Security: An all-hazards community approach to events of national significance (#AWR182) and The Leader's Role in Creating Vigilant, Prepared, and Resilient Communities (#AWR196). WCPI is pleased to announce our newest training program currently under development Embracing, Engaging, and Sustaining Tribal Partnerships for Regional Homeland Security Collaboration.

Our Mission: The Mission of The Western Community Policing Institute is to be a valued resource and partner, by providing high quality innovative training, research, technical assistance and support; which improves the overall safety, security, and quality of life for out nation's communities.

Our Vision : WCPI is an active and thriving institute, recognized as a national leader in improving the quality of life and preparedness to the nation's diverse audience. WCPI continues to develop and deliver the highest level of training, education, and instruction using high quality, motivated staff and instructors.

Our Values:

WCPI recognizes that our staff is our most valued assets, essential partners with a shared responsibility in fulfilling our mission. To support the quality, motivation, and performance of our staff, WCPI policies and procedures are built upon values that support a cooperative, supportive respectful environment, which include:

• Dedication to assisting every employee in reaching his or her full potential in both performance and reward

• Recognition that each individual is also part of a family and community which requires their time, energy and support.

• Commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, fair treatment and a work environment free of harassment, intimidation and crime.

• Devotion to excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, creativity, respect, collaboration, and affirmation

• Supportive of open communication, collaborative teamwork, and respectful cooperation

WCPI recognizes that to advance our mission, we must provide high quality, training, technical assistance, research, and support to our Nation's communities. WCPI training policies and procedures are built upon values that support innovation, excellence, and applicability, which include:

• Dedication to advancing the principles of community policing, including partnerships, problem-solving, organizational change (paradigm shift), ethics, and accountability

• Commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and fair treatment

• Devotion to excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, creativity, respect, collaboration, and affirmation

• Supportive of open communication, collaborative teamwork, and respectful cooperation