Operation: Safe Community Sustaining Youth Violence Prevention Strategies through Collaborations Presented by Commissioner Bill Gibbons, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Chair of Operation: Safe Community
Memphis Shelby Crime Commission Overview Composition of Board of Directors Climate in Memphis & Shelby County in 2006 Key players in city/countywide public safety City, county, state, and federal governments Private sector Agency purpose and strategies redefined
Memphis Fast Forward
Operation: Safe Community Challenges Commitment of time and resources Sustainability for key action items Plan adjustments around key leadership Strategic engagement of individuals on various levels
Memphis Shelby Crime Commission Replicating the Model Governance Identify lead agency to develop, coordinate, and monitor plan implementation Board of Directors or Advisory Group Approves plan and ensures accountability; acts as an advocate, builds consensus Resources Commitment of key stakeholders to utilize existing funds for plan implementation
Memphis Shelby Crime Commission Replicating the Model Responsible plan leadership Identify individuals responsible for monitoring specific goals/strategies and those who are responsible for plan implementation Research partner Utilize a credible research partner to provide baseline data and regular reports
Operation: Safe Community For More Information Memphis Shelby Crime Commission 600 Jefferson Ave., Suite 400 Memphis, TN 38105 Phone: 901-527-2600 www.operationsafecommunity.org Operation: Safe Community