The Commission established the Community Safety and Support Committee at its February 26, 2024, meeting. The Resolution establishing the Community Safety and Support Committee defines the Committee’s mandate to include (1) making strategic recommendations that address community safety and support that are in alignment with the Commission’s core values; (2) promoting best practices in policing and police reforms, while also advocating for viable alternatives to traditional policing methods, including a commitment to enhancing the effectiveness of various safety initiatives, programs, and entities; (3) monitoring, analyzing, and providing feedback on proposed legislation and policy affecting community safety and support; (4) engaging the community on community safety and support issues by creating, hosting, and supporting educational events; and (5) liaising with various groups, agencies, and individuals who seek to foster improved community safety and support in the District of Columbia.
The Community Safety and Support Committee normally meets virtually on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. You can confirm meeting dates, find meeting log-in information, and view Agendas here. And you can read more about the Committee’s work in Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4B’s Annual Reports.
Commissioner Tiffani Nichole Johnson (4B06) serves as Chair of the Committee. Committee Members include:
- Ro Brooks: Ro works in political advertising as a video editor and graphic designer in progressive political advertising and has experience with presenting information to constituents in digestible ways. Additionally, they are involved with Ward 4 Mutual Aid, particularly the Unhoused Advocacy arm of the group. Ro has a deep interest in community safety and support, including the Committee’s goals to inform the community about policy and initiatives. Ro has been a resident of Ward 4 for the majority of the 10 years they have lived in DC.
- Charles Linton: Charles is a Communications Officer for the Center for Community Progress, a nonprofit that helps state and local governments handle vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties that impact neighborhood health and safety. He feels passionate about community-directed public policy and is interested in helping make sure safety policies and practices are clear, detailed, and well-communicated. Charles has been a resident of Single Member District 4B05 since May 2023.
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