Where we were. Where we are. Where we’re going.

Unfiltered Voices

Perspectives Shared.

In this candid audio series, guests share their perspectives on different questions to build connection, trust, and understanding. New clips are added throughout the campaign.


Why did you join the PCTI Steering Committee?

Why did you join the PCTI Steering Committee?

Why did you join the PCTI Steering Committee?

What are positive ways Warren police officers can interact with children?

Share a moment when you felt you made a genuine difference in someone's life.

How can the Warren Police Department build trust and unity in the community?

Have you ever had any personal interactions with a member of the Warren PD, and if so, how did it go?

Was there a specific moment that inspired you to become a police officer?

What would make the community more receptive to building trust with the Warren Police Department?

How can the community help improve relations with the Warren Police Department?

What can be done to increase trust between the Warren Police Department and the community?

Was there a specific moment or person that inspired you to become a police officer?

Share a moment when you felt you made a genuine difference in someone's life.

How could the Warren PD promote strength and unity within the community?

Was there a specific moment or person that inspired you to become a police officer?

We can’t rewrite where we’ve been, but we can choose how we move forward, together.




Behind the scenes

Storytelling in Motion

Captured by The D5 Group, this section offers a look at production moments shaped by access, planning, collaboration, and trust.




City of Warren, Mayor Doug Franklin announces the Police + Community Trust Initiative at State of the City Address.

Mayor Franklin Speaks

City of Warren Police + Community Trust Initiative filming of B-Roll on the city's southeast side.

The Neighborhood

DeShawn Scott, CEO of The D5 Group, with the film team for the City of Warren Police + Community Trust Initiative campaign

Strategist + Film Crew

Dante Capers

Sound United Podcast Studio

Officers Volunteering

Next Task

B-Roll Prep

Capturing History

Chief Eric Merkel

At the Church

Filming at the Park

Mayor Franklin Speaks

The Neighborhood

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