Workshop Item Brian Podany, Safety Services Director/Chief of Police
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Community Connections Update
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Background
Historically the Blaine Police Department had a Crime Prevention Unit for decades. In the past, the Crime Prevention model focused on traditional approaches to make Blaine a safer place.
Last year the Blaine Police Department did a reduction in force of our Crime Prevention Unit with the goal of re-inventing what police community relations looks like in the City of Blaine in light of our changing society. The new effort was designed to assess the best ways our police department can connect with all members of the community based on resident, business, and other stakeholder feedback.
The Blaine Police Department gathered input from the community using several different avenues, including on-line surveys, focus groups, one-on-one meetings, face to face meetings, on-line discussion groups, etc. The goal was to reach as many community members as possible from all different backgrounds and affiliations.
Data was collected, analyzed, and has provided new direction for Community Connections.
Staff Recommendation
Provide feedback on results and recommendations.
Attachment List
Community Connections PowerPoint.