Policing and the Holocaust

The HC is a proud educator of Michigan's law enforcement officers. Our new roll-call training will help transform departments statewide.

Why Learn About the Holocaust?

Law enforcement officers play a critical role in preventing acts of violence and antisemitism. That's why we've launched "Policing and the Holocaust," a free six-part asynchronous video training series tailor-made for law enforcement. This CPE MCOLES-registered training ensures that precincts around the state have access to Holocaust education and ethical decision-making resources.

By teaching the history of the Holocaust, the program strengthens the capacity of law enforcement professionals to make meaningful connections between their roles and the communities they serve. The training emphasizes the importance of courageous leadership and ethical decision-making for building trust and preventing future genocides.

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Module 1: Lessons of the Holocaust for Law Enforcement
Module 2: Nazi Antisemitism and Weaponizing Law
Module 3: Criminal Violence During the Holocaust
Module 4: Moral Courage Through Jewish Resistance
Module 5: Ethical Leadership and Defying Unlawful Orders
Module 6: Next Generation Voices
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Heinrich Himmler looks at a Soviet prisoner during a local visit to a POW camp in the vicinity of Minsk, August 1941. Photo Source: USHMM
Heinrich Himmler looks at a Soviet prisoner during a local visit to a POW camp in the vicinity of Minsk, August 1941. Photo Source: USHMM

Meet Your Facilitators

We brought together experts in Holocaust education, genocide prevention, and law enforcement to assist in the development of this training.

Director Steve Cooper, Oak Park Public Safety
Dr. Katie Chaka Parks, Director of Education at The HC
Director Jeff King, Bloomfield Hills Public Safety
Gloria Ruskin, Next Generation Speaker at The HC
Jamie Miskowski, Education Manager at The HC

What Are Law Enforcement Officers Saying?

"[The HC's training] has allowed us to contemplate how we, as leaders in our communities, can demonstrate strength and depth of character in the face of potentially controversial moral and ethical dilemmas. The lessons were compelling, informative, and engaging."

Police Chief

"I was extremely impressed with your knowledge and the way you conducted the tour. I'm not exaggerating when I say that it was the best that I've attended."

Special Agent

“Learning about the vulnerability of a targeted group or how hate towards that group can grow and can potentially be something I would deal with as an [officer] helps understand that situation better and can help in future cases."

Police Cadet

"[Training at The HC] highlights the very reason I and we in general hold integrity and personal courage in such high regard. We must make ethical decisions and be willing to ignore unethical orders."

Police Officer

"We are all people who deserve an equal chance in life and deserve to be treated equally, so I hope to carry that with me throughout my career."

Public Safety Officer

“Moving forward in dealing with members of the Jewish community, I will have a new perspective on how the Holocaust continues to affect them.”

Police Officer

“This is the first cultural diversity class we have had that has actually hit home the point - why we are here, why we are doing what we are, and the importance of it all.”

Police Recruit

Interested in incorporating "Policing and the Holocaust" into your roll-call training or continued education program?
Contact John Shuler, Law Enforcement Specialist, at john.shuler@holocaustcenter.org.