- Enforcement and education programs help reduce loss of life, preventable injuries and property damage resulting from traffic collisions and fires.
City Council Involvement
Work on this Focus Area is directed by the Community Safety Committee. The committee meets regularly to discuss community safety issues before presenting them to the full City Council for debate and decision. Committee members include:
- Warren Turner, Chair
- Patsy Kinsey, Vice Chair
- Andy Dulin
- Edwin Peacock
- Eric Campbell, Asst. City Manager, Staff Resource
View the meeting agendas and meeting summaries.
Community Safety Strategy
The City's community safety strategy is focused on targeted enforcement and prevention activities.
Data Driver Enforcement:
The Police Department's enforcement efforts are data driven and focus resources on specific suspects and areas where identifiable crime patterns can be impacted by the presence of police.
Prevention:
Prevention programs are designed to make residents and businesses less vulnerable to crime and engage citizens as active crime prevention partners. Many of the prevention and intervention programs target young people who are involved in gangs and/or drug related activity; program success requires activity engagement and will have a long term impact on the city's crime rate.
Partnerships:
Building a safe community encompasses much more than crime prevention and reduction. It requires the City to take an active role in building regional partnerships that will result in a high level of preparedness for any homeland security or natural disaster emergencies. It is also dependant on Police and Fire using both enforcement and education efforts to reduce loss of life, preventable injuries, and property damage resulting from traffic collisions and fires.
Community Safety Efforts:
Many of the City's community safety efforts are neighborhood based with police divisions and fire stations located in the areas they serve. Each neighborhood has a police response area team that is familiar with its issues and works with residents to develop long term solutions to problems. Community safety issues are addressed through a holistic approach that partners City key businesses, other and private service providers, and the citizens of Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
Ultimate Goal:
The ultimate goal of these problem solving partnerships is a community where:
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Citizens feel safe throughout the city
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Citizens have confidence in public safety personnel
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Citizens are actively involved in insuring their own safety.
