Prevention-Focused Community Policing
Prevention-Focused Community Policing “If you want to go fast, go alone,” says an old adage. “If you want to go far, go together.” When it comes to policing in America and the relationships between police and the communities they serve, it can be said that we have a long way to go. And as wisdom dictates, the best way to bridge that distance is with collaboration and partnership. That spirit of togetherness is what community policing is all about. Here’s a deep dive into the aims and approach of community policing, the importance of a focus on prevention, and how police and communities find pathways to meaningful...
Year in Review: The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation Nonprofit Impact Report
The end of the year is a milestone, a time to pause and reflect both on where we've been and where we're going. For nonprofits, including the Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation, it's also a time to celebrate our impact over the past year, renew our commitment to community improvement in the year ahead, and continue to raise awareness of our offerings to the people we serve. Our Programs The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation is dedicated to improving our community by enhancing education opportunities, improving police and community relations, and encouraging community engagement. Our offerings include: The Tiers Free Academy Homeschool High School Diploma Program. Through the...
Community Policing Beyond a Single Event: Making a Difference in Rural Georgia Communities
To say that the events of the last few years have put a strain on community-police relationships is putting it mildly. Increasingly, the dynamic between police departments and the communities they serve has been characterized by mutual distrust. Healing and reconciliation are badly needed, and yet no one seems to be able to find a solution. No one, that is, except a few police departments in rural Georgia, who have found a way to deepen their connection to their constituents while also improving their communities. In partnership with the Tiers Free Academy, the Montezuma, Marshallville, and Oglethorpe Police Departments successfully launched the Macon County Chiefs'...