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A departmental program under lawful police administrative authority subject to law, labor and professional standards.
The problem
Too many Tampa kids meet police only in the worst moments of their lives. And when young people who love this city never see a path into the department, the force stays disconnected from the community it serves.
The plan
Peace Officer Pathways builds real relationships between officers and young people — mentorship, ride-alongs, explorers programs and honest conversations long before any badge is on the line.
It also opens a visible pipeline for Tampa youth into law-enforcement careers, so the department of tomorrow looks like the city it protects.
How you’ll know it’s working
- Pilot launched with published stage labels
- Youth participation numbers
- Participant and family feedback
- Pathway-to-career conversion tracking
From the Blueprint
- Internships, ride-alongs, and recruitment pathways prioritizing local youth and diversity.
- Civic Insights tracks retention, pipeline metrics, and neighborhood trust indicators over time.
Sources and research conditions
S01 pp. 116-117
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