1. 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

2. 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

3. Memphis Fast Forward

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Operation: Safe Community
For More Information Memphis Shelby Crime Commission 600 Jefferson Ave., Suite 400 Memphis, TN Phone:
Operation: Safe Community