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Ponder Diversity Group stands united with the City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) - O'Hare & Midway International Airports in the crucial mission to combat gun violence in Chicago and nationwide. This initiative not only prioritizes public safety but also underscores a moral obligation, especially for communities on the city’s south and west sides. Understanding the intricate factors contributing to gun violence, such as socioeconomic disparities, access to firearms, mental health challenges, social influences, and systemic inequalities, is paramount. Urgent action is essential to address this pressing issue and its severe impact on Black and diverse communities. Efforts to tackle gun violence require holistic approaches encompassing prevention, intervention, enforcement, and community empowerment. These strategies aim to foster safe environments where everyone can flourish without the shadow of fear or harm. Commendations to Mayor Brandon Johnson, the City of Chicago, and CDA Commissioner Jamie Rhee for their unwavering commitment to the well-being and future of all Chicago communities by taking a firm stand to eliminate gun violence once and for all.⚫️ #endgunviolence #epidemic #cityofchicago #chicagodepartmentofaviation #CDA #publicsafety #moralimperative #socialjustice #systemicinequality #equity #communityempowerment

Going out tonight? The Milwaukee Police Department encourages you to keep these tips in mind: ☑ Make a plan for reaching your destination ☑ Walk with confidence ☑ If confronted, surrender property rather than risk your life ☑ Avoid walking alone, especially at night ☑ Stay within well-lit areas Find more tips on our website:  🔗 https://lnkd.in/gNreF__y #Milwaukee #SafetyTips #Safety #PoliceDepartment #SafetyFirst #MKEMPD #MKEPD

Looking for ways to make a positive impact in your community this year? Check out the Police1 article "50 states, 50 police heroes" for some inspiring stories about the best police moments of 2023! https://hubs.la/Q02hscG60

🌟 Big News for Lake Forest! 🌟 The City of Lake Forest is exploring a significant opportunity: the potential acquisition of a new building at 1925 Field Court to become the new home for our Police Department. This move promises a great deal, priced at just $3.5 million—well below market value—and includes ample room for future expansion. 👮 Why is this important? Public safety is paramount, and this modern facility would better meet the needs of our law enforcement and community safety strategies. 🎥 Dive into the details with the City's presentation on this strategic initiative. Check out how this new facility could enhance our commitment to safety and community well-being. 👉 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gebWJycW 💬 Let's discuss! What do you think about this move for the Police Department? Like, comment, and share your views or spread the word to keep our community informed. 🚓 #LakeForest #PublicSafety #SmartInvestment #CommunityFirst #PoliceDepartment The City of Lake Forest Your engagement helps shape our community's future!

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

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

Congratulations to Crain's Chicago Business on another impactful and engaging Crain’s Forum Live event, with publisher Jim Kirk in dialogue with Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling on public safety in Chicago. Joyce is a proud sponsor of the monthly Crain’s Forum, published in Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids and Cleveland. Our investment in Crain’s Forum and in-person events like this underscores our commitment and belief that strong public policy reporting and analysis is critical in building support for innovative ideas that help solve some of our most pressing issues. During the hourlong discussion, Supt. Snelling confirmed his commitment to the effective and complete implementation of the consent decree, and agreed that the consent decree in and of itself is not the goal, but rather a tool to achieving effective and constitutional policing in Chicago. He also talked about the dangers of social media in escalating gang violence, and he said he was committed to utilizing and expanding community policing strategies in Chicago.  For more than 25 years we’ve worked intentionally at the intersection of gun violence prevention and justice reform because we want our communities to be safe AND just. Chief External Affairs Officer Kayce Ataiyero imparted that exact message on behalf of our team in attendance (Kathleen Clarke, Timothy Daly, Hugh Dellios, Sabrina Miller, Joseph Solis Morla 🏳️🌈, Victoria M. Spires, MSHRM, Francisco J. Velasco, CPA, Dr. Quintin Williams, Prima Soemijantoro Wilson & Arun Zachariah, CPA), and our entire organization. #Chicago #PublicSafety #Policing #GunViolencePrevention #JusticeReform #PublicAffairs #PublicPolicy #CrainsChicago #CrainsForum #GreatLakes

"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

From surveying unstable structures, to relaying back information and giving responders more time to understand a dangerous situation - Spot has been put into use by New York City Fire Department, Houston Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, LAPD and more. Read more about those use cases here: https://lnkd.in/gS7xHyzz #PublicSafety #BostonDynamics #RobotsforGood