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Ep 23: Trust Is Built Before the Crisis: Policing, Accountability & Everyday Contact | Eci Ameh

In this episode, Eric and Amy continue their conversation with Eci Ameh, Executive Director of the Seattle Community Police Commission, about the often overlooked reality of policing: trust isn’t built during crises, it’s built in the everyday interactions that happen long before something goes wrong. They discuss how routine encounters between officers and community members shape public perception of law enforcement, why leadership and supervision inside police departments matter more than many people realize, and the limits of relying on outside oversight long after incidents occur. Ameh argues that accountability isn’t just about investigations or policy reforms, it’s about how officers engage with the public thousands of times a day. The conversation explores the tension between internal responsibility and external accountability, the importance of proactive leadership within police departments, and why rebuilding trust requires more than just responding well in moments of crisis.