In January 2025, Mackenzie joined the Winston-Salem Police Department, and currently serves as the Senior Community Educator. Here she helps to build safety from within the institution, and serve as a bridge of knowledge and understanding between the Police Department and the community.

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In June 2025, after attending the PLECET Conference, Mackenzie was inspired to create the Law Enforcement Community Engagement Exchange Program (LECEEP.)

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LECEEP hopes to build connections and community in law enforcement! The Law Enforcement-Community Engagement Exchange Program (LECEEP) is a professional learning initiative that connects law enforcement agencies to share effective strategies, tools, and practices that strengthen community engagement and public trust. Through short-term exchanges, departments can observe, collaborate, and bring home ideas that improve officer-community relationships and enhance departmental transparency and effectiveness. 

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Please email mcallen@wspd.org to sign up, participate or get ideas on how to intiate your own LECEEP experiences!