Updated on April 5, 2021 at 7:17 pm NBC Universal, Inc. Shears, hair clippers and cutting capes. In the hands of two men -- one a barber, the other a police officer -- these are the tools being used to create a safe space for dialogue in D.C., in the hopes of improving the relationship between police and the public. And it helps that the conversations are taking place where Black people have historically been able to speak openly about the issues impacting their lives. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.