Which of the following organizations is NOT one of the partners of the community policing consortium?

The correct choice indicates that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is not one of the partners of the community policing consortium. This distinction is important because the community policing consortium primarily involves organizations that focus specifically on law enforcement practices at the local and state levels, and how these practices engage with community issues.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), National Sheriffs' Association (NSA), and Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) are all organizations that directly support police departments and law enforcement agencies in their efforts to implement community policing strategies. They provide resources, training, and guidance relevant to the partnership between police and communities.

The FBI, while an important federal agency in law enforcement, plays a different role. Its focus is on federal investigations and intelligence, addressing national security concerns, and tackling criminal activities that often span across state lines. This federal focus makes its partnership in a community-centric organization somewhat misaligned, as community policing primarily emphasizes local engagement and the partnership between local law enforcement and their communities. Therefore, the selection of the FBI as the organization not involved with the consortium is based on its primary functions and mission compared to those of the other listed organizations that directly engage with local policing efforts.