Community Engagement

Office of Public Affairs and External Engagement

The Office of Public Affairs and External Engagement (OPAEE) facilitates the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s engagement with the communities of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. OPAEE works to reduce and prevent violence by convening dialogue among community stakeholders, improving coordination between public safety agencies, increasing transparency and equity, and strengthening public trust. The Office’s community initiatives are divided into three sections: Public Affairs, External Engagement, and Law Enforcement Coordination.

Public Affairs

The goal of the Public Affairs team is to increase transparency with the community and highlight the work of the Office. The Public Affairs team works to improve and expand public-facing communication about the office's mission, function, and regional impact. The Public Affairs Officer is the liaison between the Office and the press.

External Engagement

The External Engagement team supplements the USAO's mission to reduce and prevent violence by creating and maintaining connections with the communities we serve. The three main components of the unit's engagement initiatives are: reentry initiatives, community outreach, and youth engagement.

Law Enforcement Coordination

The Law Enforcement Coordinator (LEC) works to maintain and strengthen the Office's relationships with law enforcement partners at the federal, state, and local levels. The LEC coordinates violence prevention and intervention initiatives with agencies throughout the district.

Contact Information

To contact the Office of Public Affairs and External Engagement team, email us at USAPAE.Outreach@usdoj.gov.