
Community engagement helps raise awareness, educate vulnerable populations and support viable crime prevention programs. The U.S. Attorney’s Office’s community outreach programs educate people in the district on countering violent extremism, civil rights, gun violence prevention, neighborhood safety, human trafficking, child exploitation and internet safety.
For more information, please contact Community Outreach Specialist Wendie Jackson at Wendie.Jackson@usdoj.gov or (513) 316 – 2887.
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United States Attorney Kenneth L. Parker plans to continue to partner with communities to prevent crime
Project Safe Neighborhoods is a key element of the Justice Department’s Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Violent Crime. It reflects the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s strategy to address the most pressing violent crime problems with three principles in mind: fostering trust and legitimacy through increased community engagement; a heightened focus and attention on prevention and intervention; and strategic enforcement through enhanced multi-agency, multi-jurisdiction, proactive investigations. Law enforcement agencies and community groups can learn about applying for local funding by contacting Law Enforcement Coordinator Mitch Seckman at mitchell.seckman@usdoj.gov. In the District Hamilton Police Chief Craig Bucheit invited U.S. Attorney Parker to listen and gather community concerns at a community meeting the police department hosted recently. Chief Bucheit also invted him to give a few remarks about our office’s priorities and the importance of having a strong community policing component working alongside law enforcement to ensure that the law is upheld. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Julie Garcia and Ashley Brucato and a special agent with the ATF conducted a mock-investigation exercise with about 100 students from Oak Hills High School. They also presented their Avengers-themed mock investigation into “the shooting of Tony Stark” to students at Miami University. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Kelley delivered 3 presentations to students in Liberty High School in Delaware County. He gave the students an overview of civil versus criminal law. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Oakley served as a judge during the University of Cincinnati College of Law’s Moot Court competition. After the event, he recruited a student who is studying data and cyberlaw to serve as an intern in the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Landry will participate in the 2022 Consumer Protection Fraud Forum in Cincinnati on March 24. The forum, sponsored by Pro Seniors, Inc. and Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol, returns to an in-person event after two years as a virtual event. U.S. Attorney Parker met with Dr. Derrick L. Foward, President of the Dayton Chapter of NAACP, to discuss the Department of Justice’s emphasis on civil rights. Below, Mr. Parker participated in a Cincinnati Bar Association Roundtable podcast discussion on Judge William A. McClain and breaking through obstacles of racism. Mr. Parker also joined the faculty and families of Winton Hills Academy in their annual Peace Maker Ceremony. During this ceremony, the faculty honors one child from each classroom for their dedication to being their best selves and all that they do for their teachers, peers and school. These students show a willingness and drive to overcome their adversities. The school serves students who live in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Community. |
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