We
strategize ways to end recidivism (repeat offenses) and the fundamental thing
to do that is to work together with communities, local government and places of
faith. We’re doing something different today and that’s airing an event called
Faith & Blue.
National
Faith & Blue Weekend is sponsored by FirstNet Built with AT&T and the
Motorola Solutions Foundation. During this weekend Law Enforcement
Officers and local residents connect through faith-based organizations. It’s
the largest annual collaborative policing initiative in the country.
National
Faith & Blue Weekend is an extension of the One Congregation One Precinct
initiative (OneCOP), a program of MovementForward, Inc., which is a
bridge-building, solutions-focused human and civil rights organization based in
Atlanta, Georgia. The OneCOP initiative pairs together officers at the beat or
precinct level with local faith-based organizations.
Mission – National Faith & Blue Weekend
facilitates safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers
and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.
Faith & Blue – Milwaukee, Wisconsin Praise in the Park – Saturday, October 8, 2022
(12-4pm)
Organized by:
Dist. 4
(6969 W. Silver Spring Drive)
Community Liaison
Officer Tracey Geniesse;
Pastor Jay
Fischer Lead Pastor for Evangel Church located 9920 West Good Hope Road, Milwaukee
Games, food,
entertainment
Who was
there:
Judy D (St.
Catherine’s) Pumpkin decorating, dominos
Diamond
Dancers performed
DJ – Melvin
Salvation
Army – hot dogs
Lamb of God)
– soda, chips and water
Safe &
Sound Organization
Milwaukee
Fire Fighters
Department
of Corrections
This was a festival. But unlike most festivals, this was FREE
If you missed this here in Milwaukee, there is another one being held on Monday,
October 10th.
2-3PM Faith and Blue: Conversation with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office
and Faith leaders. It is a roundtable discussion with community faith leaders
discussing the relationship between law enforcement and the clergy. Located in the
Safety Building 821 W. State Street, Suite 107, Milwaukee Wisconsin 53233
United States
Take Aways:
- Faith & Blue is a great event where the community can connect with local government, and faith organizations. Website https://faithandblue.org
- Connect now and don’t wait until something happens. Get involved.
- Make sure you dress for the occasion.