Innovative Approaches to Addressing and Reducing Violent Crime

Sunday, October 15, 2023

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST

Location: Room: 3

Speaker(s)

David Snively

Program Manager, CRI-TAC
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Brookhaven, Georgia, United States
Nazmia Comrie

Senior Program Specialist
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jason Simon

Chief of Detectives
Youngstown Police Department
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
MP

Michael Persley

Chief of Police
Albany Police Department, Georgia
Albany, Georgia, United States

Violence reduction has become increasingly important as law enforcement agencies seek to effectively prevent, identify, and investigate violent crime incidents. A diverse panel of police leaders will share insights about the challenges and implementation process of violent crime reduction strategies, so audience members will come away with practical tips and lessons learned on innovative approaches to reducing violence and improving public safety. The COPS Office’s Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC) provides customized technical assistance for law enforcement agencies in over 60 topic areas, including violence reduction.