“This is an opportunity for me to share thoughts, strategies, and connections with others to brainstorm how we can best support policing and trust within specifically low income, marginalized communities.”
— Khara Leonard, North District Advisor
“Thank you for your support and your work in, with, and for our communities! Through our work on the Northside Community Dinner we learned a lot, and we look forward to a continued relationship moving forward.”
— Melinda Knuth, Violence Prevention Supervisor, Public Health Madison & Dane County
“Many of our students and their families have had negative experiences with law enforcement, from eviction notices being served, to arrests, to substance abuse, and vandalization. These youth are only going to grow up into adults who will reflect back on their negative experiences. I would like to encourage more opportunities for our youth to have exposure to law enforcement in a positive manner.”
— Eve Ropel, North District Advisor
“Recently there was gun violence very close to my house. With community, city, and police support, this area could be made safer. I would like to understand the issues that police face in supporting the community, and to work together.”
— Mrunalini Kulkarni, West District Advisor
“My favorite thing I’ve seen come out of the Advisory Board is seeing how the community is open to telling us how things can be better and trusting us to be the ones to help with that.”
— Courtney Carlson, West District Advisor
“Police and community members cooperating and supporting each other feels great.”
— Mohammad Din Hajizada, Midtown District Advisor
“Through my role as a Community Policing Advisory Board member, I've witnessed the powerful transformation that occurs when we bridge the gap between policing and our commUNITY. Together, we are fostering understanding, trust, and positive change – one event at a time.”
— LaTrease Hibbler, East District Advisor