As municipalities transition from pilot programs to permanent people-centered public safety systems, the question of sustainability has become urgent. With philanthropic and federal funding that once catalyzed innovation now beginning to sunset, cities, towns, and villages are exploring long-term strategies to maintain and expand these vital safety programs.
Join us for this session focused on how local governments and community-based organizations are working together to sustain and scale community-powered and collaborative safety initiatives. This session will feature city leaders, practitioners, and community partners who are navigating real-world challenges and crafting creative, resilient solutions to ensure these efforts remain effective and enduring.
Topics will include
- How cities are maintaining their community-focused public safety workforce after initial funding ends
- Building and deepening partnerships with community-based organizations
- Collaboration through regional approaches: expanding coordination to county-level and beyond
- Strategies for ongoing data collection, analysis, sharing, and storage to support decision-making and continuous improvement
Whether your municipality is in the early stages of implementation or preparing for long-term planning, this session will provide actionable insights and peer learning opportunities to support the sustainability of people-centered public safety systems.
Speakers
- Jared M. Jeffries; Deputy Commissioner, City of Minneapolis
- Jodie Esquibel; Director, City of Albuquerque
- Scarlet Neath; Senior Advisor, Policing Project