LISC Safety

Fostering collective efficacy is essential to building safe communities. Check out how our Highland County Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation site is allowing for anonymous two-way conversation between the community and police with the tip411 app.

The Highland County Press

http://highlandcountypress.com/Content/In-The-News/Headlines/Article/Highland-County-Sheriff-s-Office-launches-anonymous-text-tips-via-tip411-app/2/73/38364

Highland County Sheriff’s Office launches anonymous text tips via tip411 app - The Highland County Press The Highland County Sheriff’s Office now allows the public to share important public safety information anonymously with law enforcement by sending them a

"Growing up in the same neighborhood....gave me an insight into the circumstances of people's lives...you develop an empathy for folks that are growing up in those circumstances, and when you do, you understand that there are reasons why some people turn to criminality to survive."

Providence Police Department Captain Dean Isabella and Jose Rodriguez of the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence, who both grew up in the western edge of Providence, discuss finding common ground in "Speaking Across Difference."

http://ripr.org/post/speaking-across-difference-finding-common-ground-shared-neighborhood

Speaking Across Difference: Finding Common Ground In A Shared Neighborhood Listen Listening...

Looking to learn more about the benefits of—and how to implement—the collaborative policing model? Join SPI for "The Benefits of Collaborative Policing" webinar on February 22nd.

The upcoming webinar features LISC’s own Jason Cooper, who will discuss the role of community partnerships in implementing this strategy. Hildy Saizow, SPI Senior Subject Matter Expert, will present lessons learned from last year’s Police-Community Collaboration workshops and principles to move your agency toward this model. In addition, several police managers will provide successful examples from the field.

You’ll walk away with effective police strategies for engaging community members and forming comprehensive partnerships. Join us for the webinar on February 22nd at 2:00 pm. Participants must register in advance; secure your spot here!
http://bit.ly/2knZG04

The Benefits of Collaborative Policing | Local Initiatives Support Corporation The Smart Policing Initiative will present a webinar on “The Benefits of Collaborative Policing.” This policing approach – which combines collaboration with problem-solving and evidence-based policing – builds community trust, support and cooperation while achieving more effective and long-lasting…

Everyone can play an important role in preventing youth violence. Visit Online to build a team and customize an action plan for your Community.

Home | STRYVE This resource was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help you customize your youth violence prevention work and track your efforts. Videos of other communities working to prevent youth violence are included to provide real-life context for many of the main points pr...