Police officers typically meet residents of high-crime neighborhoods on their worst days – when they’re either victims of crime or contributors to it – and providing long-term help and support while addressing the situation at hand is nearly impossible. That’s where the Rapid City Police Department’s Community Engagement Team steps in. Comprised of both non-uniformed officers and civilians, including a social worker, this team plays the long game, creating positive relationships with kids and families, supporting them in the wake of tragedies, and connecting them with community resources to help them escape the crises they face on an almost daily basis. So far, the results are impressive. Meet special guests and Community Engagement Team members Jamie and Miriam on this edition of The Escape Pod!
Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:
Topic #1 6:13 How it started
Topic #2 10:43 'Handle with Care’
Topic #3 24:33 Taking the model to a new neighborhood
Topic #4 35:38 Strengthening our networks and our workforce with Gravitate
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