FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles Civil Rights' Human Relations Commission Presents “2024 Young Adult Dinner Dialogue” Report Findings to Board of Police Commission
Los Angeles, CA — April 23, 2025 — Yesterday, the Los Angeles Civil Rights Department (LA Civil Rights) released and presented its 2024 Young Adult Dinner Dialogue (YADD) Report to the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners. This pivotal report showcases a series of facilitated conversations held throughout 2023 between young adults and law enforcement officers across Los Angeles. The discussions provided a unique space for meaningful conversations between local youth and LAPD officers to strengthen trust, accountability, and foster mutual respect between local law enforcement and the community.
Developed in collaboration with the LAPD, the LA Civil Rights’ Human Relations Commission, among other community partners, these expertly moderated discussions focused on policing, racial justice, and public safety. The findings of the report provide actionable recommendations for improving policing practices and community relations. Key themes include: expanding opportunities for positive community engagement, enhanced mental health support for officers, and further dialogues aiming to repair trust. The insights gained will play a critical role in shaping the future of community-police relations in Los Angeles.
"The report underscores the power of dialogue in transforming relationships between law enforcement and the communities we serve,” said Jim McDonnell, Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department. “Through the candid conversations between young adults and our officers, we are reminded that progress begins with listening, understanding, and a shared commitment to fostering trust. By embracing these conversations, we lay the groundwork for a stronger, more connected Los Angeles—where safety is built not just through enforcement, but through partnership and mutual respect."
"This illustrates the impact of collaboration and dialogue, and how when Angelenos come together to engage, listen, and work together, they mutually build safer and more connected communities," said Capri Maddox, Executive Director of L.A. Civil Rights. "The report underscores the urgent need to bridge divides, foster understanding, and strengthen public safety systems to serve a Los Angeles that is truly for everyone."
"True progress comes from the strength, empathy, and understanding to confront past and present wrongs—while committing to meaningful engagement, sharing our stories, and recognizing that we achieve more together than apart," said Brittany McKinley, LA Civil Rights’ Human Relations Commission President. "This report shows that bridges can be built through the courage to have just one meaningful conversation. Together, Angelenos can create a safer, more united Los Angeles."
L.A. Civil Rights invites the public, media representatives, policy makers, and community leaders to read the full report to explore the solutions and insights shared by Angelenos and join the ongoing conversations about the future of policing and public safety in Los Angeles. The report is available HERE
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Media Contact: Alison Simard, Public Information Director, LA Civil Rights
Email: Alison.Simard@lacity.org Phone: 213-718-2979