This newsletter contains a letter from Reverend Markel Hutchins to all LECEN members, thanking them for their continued partnerships as we head towards the new year. We also feature a community spotlight section on Aurora Police Department, a LECEN podcast interview on wellness, a resource section about the Canva.com media design platform and more.

This month's newsletter highlights the "Hooked on Heroes" program in Mecklenburg County, NC, an article titled "Common Pitfalls In Law Enforcement Background Investigations," and a free webinar on public speaking coming up November 14th at 3PM (EST).

The October newsletter showcases the newly formed Lancaster Police Department (CA) in our Community Spotlight Section; Conflictish coaching and courses in our Community Resource Section; and a free webinar coming up on October 9th on Revolutionizing the Law Enforcement Hiring Process.

This month's newsletter discusses Milwaukee Police Department's "Brat with a Cop" events, information on our newly created LECEN Podcast, resources for the National Faith and Blue Weekend initiative, and information about the community engagement apps known as CityGuards and MySheriff.