American Beat: Cops and Refugees Join Forces in Boise

The documentary, American Beat: Cops and Refugees join forces in Boise, weaves together three stories about a local police department’s commitment to supporting immigrants: the officers’ groundbreaking efforts to integrate and mentor refugees; the determination of a former Iraqi translator for the US Military, who is putting down roots with his family and hoping to become a police officer; and the story of Boise, itself, coming together to help refugees from war-torn Africa and the Middle East trust that in America, a united community can conquer tragedy and hate.

The film features and is inspired by the work of the Police Executive Research Forum, a Corporation grantee that works to improve the delivery of police services nationwide.