Inmate and Victim Advocate Focus Groups

In September and October, the BPD hosted three focus group sessions with the following groups: male inmates at the Broomfield Detention Center, female inmates and Victim Advocates. Each of these groups has regular interaction with the Broomfield Police and shared in-depth, first hand experience.

General themes from the male and female inmate sessions included:

• Suggestions for improving programming and commissary at the Detention Center
• Fear of calling the police/911 for help (afraid to be mistreated or that it will negatively impact family or friends)
• Appreciation that Broomfield Police officers at the detention center treat inmates as human beings

Victim Advocates are dedicated community members who work with the BPD to provide support and crisis intervention to victims of crime and tragic events. General themes from the Victim Advocate focus group included:

• Emphasis on creating safe spaces for persons in trauma
• Ideas for increasing community awareness about resources and services available to victims of crime
• Desire for the BPD to have increased community engagement (visibility, relationship-building with the community, etc.)

Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their valuable insight!