Philip Lukens

Data Solution Architect @Community Connect Incorporated

CO, US

As a consultant with Community Connect, the focus is on human policing on the front end with AI working on the back end. This approach ensures that people receive the care they need from the police, while agencies operate effectively and ethically utilizing AI. Community Connect assists agencies and vendors with AI integration and community policing strategies. The career of Chief Lukens, who has been the Chief of Police in Alliance, Nebraska since December 2020 and a member of five law enforcement agencies in Colorado since 1995, exemplifies this. He holds multiple certifications from prestigious institutions such as FBI LEEDA, IACP LPO, Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command, and PERF SMIP.Chief Lukens uses AI to allow staff to focus on human and victim-centered peacekeeping. His innovative use of technology earned him a spot in Police Magazines’ “2022 Most Innovative Leaders” and led to presentations at International Association of Chiefs Of Police conferences among others.In addition to his duties as Chief, Lukens serves on several boards including IACP’s inaugural Leadership to Combat Human Trafficking Advisory Board, IACP Police Professional Standards, Ethics, and Image, National Institute of Justice LEADS Scholars, and U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance Peer Reviewer.Chief Lukens is known for his leadership, negotiation skills, ingenuity, management abilities, and principles. His passion for community policing earned him the Victims Services award in 2022 from the IACP. Under his leadership, use of force was reduced by 85% and overall crime by over 20%.

Northwestern University

Police Executive Command - Class 441

University of Northern Colorado

Criminal Justice

University of Colorado Boulder

Economics and Religious Studies

Red Rocks Community College

Police Academy, Law Enforcement

American Real Estate College

Real Estate

Colorado Technical University

Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections