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"We're not going to arrest our way into safer cities", says Eddie Garcia, Chief of the Dallas Police Department in the City of Dallas. This article by the Joseph Barrett and Cameron McWhirter at the The Wall Street Journal talks about the #publicsafetycollaborative model which is supported by Simsi in the City of Newark and place-based strategies used by the Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL) and Alan C. in partnership with Dallas: https://lnkd.in/gHTcyXPs There are many ways to use #evidencebased practices to tackle crime, going beyond hot spots and using #riskterrainmodeling to understand the context of what #places are attracting crime. With that knowledge, #placebasedpartnerships have the ability to use tools which are more inclusive of the community, rather than mere high-intensity police enforcement. Dallas proved this by both reducing crime while also dropping their arrest numbers. Want to learn more about using Simsi's RTMDx and DICE™ to help your community? Reach out here: https://simsi.com/contact/ and read about data-informed community engagement: https://lnkd.in/epZWUhFz

🎙️ New Podcast Alert: "An Interview with the Colorado Springs Police Department" on Beyond the Dais 🚔 In this week's episode, I had the privilege of welcoming Lieutenant Shannon Snuggs of the Colorado Springs Police Department's Special Victims Section to discuss the work they do and the responsibility they have within the community. 🎧 Key Takeaways: - 🌟 Holistic Approach to Victim Support: Safe Passage's co-located facility exemplifies a groundbreaking model in victim support — consolidating services for efficiency and empathy. - 📚 Child Abuse Awareness: As National Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed, Lt. Snuggs highlights the importance of recognizing abuse signs and advocating for those who may not have a voice. - 🤝 Community Engagement: Engaging the community is essential for public safety, and Lt. Snuggs emphasizes that we all have a role in supporting victims and reporting concerns. For anyone focused on community welfare or those intrigued by criminal justice, this episode is a must-listen. Lieutenant Shannon Snuggs does a great job shedding light on law enforcement's compassionate and dedicated service to the community. 🔗 Click below to listen to the full episode or find it on your preferred podcast platform. https://lnkd.in/g9YJwiuz #BeyondTheDais #Podcast #LawEnforcement #CommunitySupport #ChildAbusePrevention

Ensuring #NYPD transparency is an essential step towards police accountability and fundamental to building a safer city for all New Yorkers. The #HowManyStopsAct is common-sense, good government legislation that Mayor Adams must sign into law. These bills will illuminate the reality of policing in our city and pave the way for genuine transparency and community safety in our city. https://bit.ly/signhmsa

Show Topic: The Way Forward A Conversation About Policing And Crime In America Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. As they discuss is there a way forward a conversation about policing and crime in America. The year 2020 was clearly an extremely challenging time for communities and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. High-profile use-of-force incidents led to days of protests, civil unrest, and, tragically, further violence, destruction, and death. After the most recent police brutality incident in Mississippi where six former Rankin County Sheriff deputies are facing prison time for the brutal beating of two black men. So, the challenge confronting our communities and our agencies is how to effectively move forward together to build a shared understanding and identify common solutions to better protect our communities. Click on the links to join Click on the link to listen live https://lnkd.in/e5s2yJRx or https://lnkd.in/eYTE6344 https://lnkd.in/gCEPz7En

Show Topic: The Way Forward A Conversation About Policing And Crime In America Join the Co-host Chiefs on Thursday at 6PM CST. As they discuss is there a way forward a conversation about policing and crime in America. The year 2020 was clearly an extremely challenging time for communities and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. High-profile use-of-force incidents led to days of protests, civil unrest, and, tragically, further violence, destruction, and death. After the most recent police brutality incident in Mississippi where six former Rankin County Sheriff deputies are facing prison time for the brutal beating of two black men. So, the challenge confronting our communities and our agencies is how to effectively move forward together to build a shared understanding and identify common solutions to better protect our communities. Click on the links to join Click on the link to listen live https://lnkd.in/e8DdbiYd or https://lnkd.in/e3y-z7hM https://lnkd.in/gUQP3A-d

tl;dr: Read my husband Tahir's article in the Times! We have viable alternatives to policing - if we are willing to choose them and fund them. -- It's been 4 years since the murder of George Floyd and nationwide protests. But last year police killed more people than any other year on record. One in five involved someone in mental distress. The recent killing of Sonya Massey is one of the most horrific examples -- an unarmed woman called the police for help, and they showed up and shot her in the head. But we don't have to settle for this awful status quo, in which people with mental illness are subject to police execution. There are some amazing programs across the country that are spearheading alternatives to police when folks need serious help - but don't want someone to show up with a gun and handcuffs. I am so incredibly proud of the work that Tahir Duckett does through the Center for Innovations in Community Safety at Georgetown Law. They are leading in this space: they convened the first nationwide gathering of alternative responders last year, and they are building a community of practice to pave the way for these promising practices to become our new reality. Check out Tahir's latest article for The New York Times! #racialjustice #mentalhealth #criminaljustice https://lnkd.in/eNwgmSwD

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Powerful words from David Sidwick, Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset, about our Fresh Thoughts Booklet! "I will always support your work and this particular issue is one I am passionate about. The Soroptimist movement is a profound force for good – thank you for doing what you do." - David Sidwick We couldn't agree more, David! We are excited to keep the conversation going about Fresh Thoughts! Want to know more? Message us for all the details! #FreshThoughts #Soroptimists #Dorset #Community #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #dorsetlife #dorsetcoast #domesticviolenceawareness

Once again, I am loving the opportunity to engage more deeply and directly with those who follow us at the National Policing Institute. We have seen an evolution across the profession from "community policing" to "community-oriented policing," "intelligence-led policing," "rightful policing," and the list goes on... This month, we are talking about "constitutional policing" and what it means to you and what it may mean to those you serve. We know the way agencies connect with their communities is not a one-size-fits-all. We want to know what best practices you have seen around engagement with citizens in the delivery of police services. Are community members part of your strategic planning process? Do you maintain a citizen review board or advisory group? How do you - or an agency you admire - keep tabs on what citizens want and need, and more importantly, where does the concept of constitutional policing come into play?

Last year, Detroit saw dramatic crime reduction with the fewest homicides in nearly 60 years, while non-fatal shootings and carjackings dropped by 16% and 34%, respectively. The strategy took a team effort with federal, state, county, city, judicial, and community partners all working together to make Detroit safer.    And while 2024 has started in a positive direction, there is still more to do, including getting more police officers on the streets. Mayor Mike Duggan is proposing a 13% increase in the fiscal year 2025 Detroit Police Department budget. The boost will continue the expansion of mental health response teams and support extra police patrol for the summer months.       Learn more at detroitmi.gov/budget