Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Community Events And Education topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Oversight commission outreach committee plans May social‑justice symposium with policing focus
Summary
The commission’s outreach committee is planning a social‑justice symposium tentatively set for May 22 at Malletts Creek, with panels on policing, housing insecurity among older adults and the impact of language on police encounters.
The outreach committee told the commission it is planning a social‑justice symposium for May 22 at Malletts Creek, with a speaker lineup that will address policing, housing insecurity among older adults and the role of language in officer‑citizen interactions.
The committee reported two confirmed speakers and sought one or two more; confirmed or invited participants mentioned in the meeting included a graduate researcher, Cheyenne Garcia, who will discuss research on older adults and homelessness, and a prospective academic speaker identified as Dr. Karpiak. The committee also said Pittsfield Township Commander Rush (representing county law enforcement) is slated to serve on a panel about community policing. The committee confirmed it has the blessing of “Jude’s family” to attach a name to the event.
Outreach members asked commissioners to provide social‑media headshots and to help distribute event notices once promotion begins. The committee is investigating live streaming the symposium to reach a broader audience, and it asked commissioners to hold the date and assist with promotion and logistics.
No formal vote was taken on the symposium plan at the meeting; commissioners and staff discussed coordination with the training committee and other panels that may be part of the spring schedule.
