Coalition Partner Update # 10
Current Announcement:
SafeBR recognizes and is saddened by the news surrounding the “Brave Cave” and reported abuse of power and behavior. SafeBR continues to support our law enforcement officers and supports a full investigation into these matters.
SafeBR (law enforcement, government, business, and the nonprofit community) will continue to work together to address public safety in our community. The current headlines will not deter our collaboration in addressing violent crime in our communities.
SafeBR Community Safety Partner Meeting Set!!!
The next in-person SafeBR Partner meeting is officially scheduled for
Monday, October 30th at 4:30 PM
at
The Executive Center
(250 S Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, La 70806).
The October gathering will explore criminal justice reform and include a presentation on data collection efforts and progress to reduce the nonviolent jail population. Additional information will be shared about new specialized courts and efforts to bring more transparency to the bench.
Building Partnership & Coalition:
Please forward this update to 5 individuals or organizations and encourage them to join the movement to create a safer city at safebr.org/join.
60 Day Goals:
Host Partner Meeting - Oct 30, 2023
Complete 40 fundraising meetings and discussions with interested parties and SafeBR Partners.
Engage committed Partners on specific roles and interests for 2024.
Fundraising & Support:
This month, major focus is being placed on fundraising meetings with interested individuals and businesses who are ready to provide philanthropic support of SafeBR’s strategic initiatives.
There are two ways to begin this process:
Visit safebr.org/support to make a contribution today!
If you or your company are ready to discuss a larger, long-term investment in SafeBR initiatives, please reach out to Ethan Bush directly.
30-minute virtual meeting: https://calendly.com/33s/virtual
Core Pillar Updates
SafeBR will spark immediate action while building long-term solutions to support community safety, focusing on solutions that drive the three pillars of SafeBR. To learn more, go to www.safebr.org.
Specific Highlights:
Page-Rice Safety Initiative UPDATE:
If you would like to discuss purchasing or requesting a Page/Rice Safety Camera today. There are two ways to begin this process:
To Purchase or Request a camera, or if you (or your company) would like to discuss a larger, long-term investment in Page/Rice initiatives, please reach out to Alex Byo directly at alex@thirtythreestrategies.com.
Visit Baton Rouge Grants available through Page-Rice Camera Initiative. Visit Baton Rouge, the city’s tourism and marketing organization, has committed $150,000 to the Page/Rice Initiative to install security cameras at hotels across East Baton Rouge Parish in collaboration with The Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation.
BLOCKS Program: Building Lifetime Opportunities for Communities with Keys to Success.
Councilman Darryl Hurst has launched the BLOCKS program, and SafeBR is supporting his efforts to effectively reduce crime, targeting multiple areas at the same time. Learn more here: Blocks Final PowerPoint - Google Docs
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SafeBR is a coalition of aligned public, private, and non-profit organizations dedicated to making Baton Rouge a safer community. SafeBR updates, crime statistics, funding priorities, and a comprehensive list of leaders in support of SafeBR can be viewed by the public at safebr.org.