REGION 2020: LAW ENFORCEMENT, CRIME and SAFETY
WHAT
• To develop a region that is a safe, secure living environment for residents,
where reduced crime enhances quality of life in neighborhoods is, well-trained
law enforcement officers work with the communities to build trust and guarantee
safe environments, and citizens have access to a fair, effective criminal
justice system.
WHY
• To reduce crime in the region.
WHO SHOULD BE INVOLVED
• Citizens
• U. S. Attorney's Office
• Chiefs of police
• District attorneys
• The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Public Safety commission and committees
• Regional mayors
• Police foundations
• Criminal defense attorneys
• Neighborhood associations
• Chamber of commerce
• Businesses
• Churches
• Media
• Blockwatch organizations
• Criminals
WHO WILL BENEFIT
• Citizens of the region
• Communities
HOW
Strategy
Form a partnership of all stakeholders (community, police, criminal defense
attorneys, judges, and probation officers) to reduce crime and
develop a vigorous and continuous citizen involvement program in the region's
jurisdictions.
Related Strategies: Leadership and Citizen Involvement
Action Steps
Region 2020 will convene a Law Enforcement, Crime, and Safety Partnership.
The Law Enforcement, Crime, and Safety Partnership will:
1. Select a firm or individual to lead the effort.
2. Develop specific measurable goals to he achieved by the strategy
in regional and local jurisdictions.
3. Obtain funds to hire a firm or individual to develop and
implement the programs.
4. Discuss region wide implementation of the following tactics:
• Project "ICE"
• Community Policing Program
• Public Safety Communication System
• Collaborative strategies to deal with youth crime in the region
that include • prevention, intervention, mentoring, administering,
and enforcing
Role of Region 2020
• Convene the Partnership
• Assist in identifying leadership, fundraising, and monitoring.
Cost
$36,000-$98,000
Further Information
See the Workgroup report for an explanation of the projects
contained in the strategy and funding sources.
