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Promoting a Holistic Approach to Public Safety - The West North Avenue Development Authority and its grant recipient-partner, Frontline Management Services, LLC - Baltimore, Black Knight LLC, and the P.E.A.C.E. team, met today to encourage a comprehensive strategy for public safety. The pilot project is focused on the 3100–3200 blocks of West North Avenue (including two blocks to the south and north of both locations) and the areas around West North Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. Our shared goal of public safety drives us to implement a comprehensive set of accountability and prevention tactics. These tactics aim to change behavior while addressing the factors contributing to crime. We appreciate the Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, Coppin State University Police Department, and other organizations for their commitment to meeting the goals and needs of the communities we serve. #publicsafety #communityempowerment #crimeprevention #cleanandgreen

On November 7, NC State SPIA’s Administrative Offices Management Program (AOMP) graduated its 100th session of public safety and law enforcement leaders. AOMP partners with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Wake County Sheriff's Office Sheriff’s Office to offer management courses on supervision, organizational behavior, police research and other topics. Since its inception in 1989, nearly 2,600 public safety personnel have completed the program, many becoming leaders in their fields – from police chiefs and directors to colonels and U.S. marshals. The program is directed by James Brunet, who emphasizes building a governmental workforce that is not only efficient and effective but also fair.

INCOG and Regional Public Safety INCOG supports the Regional 9-1-1 Board which shares equipment and services across 13 jurisdictions located in Creek, Osage, Rogers, and Tulsa counties. INCOG also provides 9-1-1 mapping for area jurisdictions and street addresses for some areas. With the area’s abundance of woodlands and ranch land, strengthening rural fire departments becomes crucial in combating the effects of wildland and grass fires. INCOG administers the Rural Fire Defense Program assisting more than 70 mostly volunteer fire departments in Creek, Osage, and Tulsa counties. INCOG also facilitates meetings of the Northeast Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police bringing together law enforcement agency administrators to share information, concerns, and ideas. The meetings foster better communication among the departments and agencies.

Cultivating safe policing for all is a top priority for NPI. In collaboration with the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, NPI is investigating how police are perceived in the public's eye. Researchers are hosting convenings to better understand law enforcement's public image. The goal is to develop informed strategies to strengthen policing's reputation in hopes of better recruitment, retention, job satisfaction, and overall safety. The insights gained from these convenings of thought leaders, law enforcement executives, community organizations, and subject matter experts will inform a guidebook of recommendations, strategies, and best practices. Keep an eye out for updates on this project on our website and social media.

Blog: YOUth Are Worth Keeping Safe Public safety is often tied to punitive measures like increased policing, but these “tough on crime” policies have failed our youth, leading to higher reoffending rates and negative life outcomes. Fortunately, a shift toward community-centered strategies is emerging. Programs that provide mentorship and support from formerly incarcerated individuals are helping young people avoid the justice system and build brighter futures. Check out our new blog post

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This month saw the launch of the new Inspectorate of Policing and the appointment of the first Inspector General (IG) of Policing for Ontario; Ryan Teschner, who has taken up the IG role, spoke to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons about the background to the changes, what he is hoping to achieve, and the potential benefits of improved oversight of policing in the province. ❝My vision for this role is to ask the questions the public have an interest in and identify good performance where it’s occurring, make sure others know about it so they can emulate it, identify areas for improvement, and develop solutions the policing sector can apply.❞ - Ryan Teschner, Inspector General of Policing, Ontario ❝Beyond the inspection regime the Inspector General has some enforcement tools available under the law that can be applied when necessary – including removing or suspending chiefs of police, members of the board or the whole board.❞ - Ryan Teschner, Inspector General of Policing, Ontario ❝Different jurisdictions of police were involved and the policing of the G20 summit led to some heavy criticism and an independent review of the Toronto Police Service. One of the central findings was the police boards in Ontario didn’t fully understand their role.❞ - Ryan Teschner, Inspector General of Policing, Ontario [SUBSCRIBER ARTICLE] https://lnkd.in/eNxXndRU #lawenforcement #policing #police Inspectorate of Policing | Service d'inspection des services policiers

A week ago, I posted this on my Instagram account because I believed it to be too personal for LinkedIn. The work I have chosen, however, is deeply personal. We must remain connected to our 'why' despite the daily demands of the 'how.' ________ Here we are ... again. I’ve been sitting in my feelings on this one for the last 24 hours. The indifference of Deputy Grayson when his partner reached for the medic kit was reminiscent of Derrick Chauvin’s smug display as his knee was on George Floyd’s neck. The cry for help, the apologies, echoing what we’ve seen too many times by unarmed black men and women. The matter of community safety is contingent upon shared ownership between public safety officials and the communities they serve. It also requires a foundational belief in the dignity of every human we encounter. My team at IAPR knows these events will continue to occur. When they do, I find myself incensed that our organization has to exist in the first place and filled with resolve to work us right out of our jobs. Each day, we focus on growing our programs: 1) a series of culture workshops for police departments and 2) community safety forums comprised of both government and civic leaders. We operate with the awareness that this very event is what we’re hoping to eradicate. There are 18,000+ police agencies in the United States. We understand the scale of the problem. Policing is the most entrenched institution in this country. We understand the magnitude of the problem. Yet, we continue to push forward because it’s the right thing to do. And we aren’t alone. We are pushing forward with the open doors and cooperation of police executives and agencies that want to participate in the change that will make these horrific incidents a thing of the past. I’ve said this before, but find something to give a damn about and commit yourself to it. “When you shrug at the suffering of someone else, you invite it, inevitably on yourself and people you love down the line. By indifference, you also commit self-harm ... but by the time you realize it, it will be too late.” @ryanholiday

For our next feature, we asked Steve Cooper, Principal Member, a few questions: Why did you choose a career in Public Safety? “I was raised to have a deep sense of commitment to serving and protecting the community. It goes back to participating in community projects when I was younger, being a Navy Hospital Corpsman, and my subsequent career in state and federal law enforcement.”   Why did you join JPSC? “I joined JPSC because of my prior working relationships developed over my law enforcement career. They are exceptional professionals who I continue to enjoy working with.”   What is the highlight of your career? “To have established a team and developed a solution for sharing law enforcement information in a real-time environment for domestic and international operational use.”   What don’t people know about you? “I am a stoic by nature. I believe in getting the best out of people, keeping to a simple life, and serving others.”   What’s your top piece of advice? “Act justly, show mercy, and walk humbly.“ #lawenforcement #publicsafety #justice #justiceandinformationsharing #informationsharing Steven Cooper Jason Henry Patrick Doyle Elle de Jonge Doug Green Mike Bell Jim Barrett Brad Cazort Mitchell Rose

Discover how the City of Dubuque, Iowa partners with Racom Business and Axis Communications to transform public safety and traffic management, resulting in a significant decrease in crime rates and boosted community trust. Explore the story here. https://bit.ly/3xpn6cT