Everyone is invited to this free event; reservations can be made through April 13.
The second annual Community Problem Oriented Policing (CPOP) Summit will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday April 21 at the Crossroads Community Church, 3500 Madison Road. Everyone is invited to attend this event that brings together citizens, City staff, police officers and members of the Community Police Partnering Center to address community safety and crime reduction. Workshops will cover local and national strategies emphasizing a practical, problem-solving approach to issues such as gun violence, drug sales and street prostitution. The event is free, but reservations are required and can be made through April 13 by contacting Tracey Wilson at the Partnering Center by phone at 513-559-5450 or by e-mail at
twilson@gcul.org .
Workshop topics include:
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Crime Prevention & Safety 101: Reducing the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime may be as simple as applying a few basic crime prevention strategies.
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CPOP – Neighborhood Strategies for Success: Examples of “best practices” used by citizens, police and city departments working together to combat crime, blight and safety concerns.
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Reducing Crime Associated with Corner Stores: Dr. Calvin Trent of the Detroit Health Department will share strategies that were employed to partner with convenience store owners to address problems of crime and disorder.
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The Role of Youth in Reducing Gun Violence: A panel with members of the Mayor’s Youth Council, the Avondale Youth Council and other youth advocates will discuss gun violence in Cincinnati and national models to reduce it.
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Community Safe Zones – “Trafficking a New Plan” Baltimore’s model project established “safe zones” with five components to reduce gun violence and open-air drug sales.
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Targeted Deterrence and the Role of the Community: Dr. David Kennedy of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice will present the proven “targeted deterrence” strategy to reduce gun violence.
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CeaseFire Cincinnati: The Campaign to Stop the Shooting! CeaseFire Cincinnati leaders and CeaseFire Chicago Director Norman Livingston Kerr will discuss street-level outreach, community mobilization, public education and collaboration with criminal justice partners and faith-based leadership
