Mayor Dyer’s Safe Orlando Task Force
Holds First Meeting

City of Orlando Task Force o Work Over a 120-day Period Developing Recommendations on Proactive Public Safety Initiatives

WHAT: As a continuum to the recently announced three-year Public Safety Initiative, Mayor Dyer established the Safe Orlando Task Force, composed of 25 representatives from the community, to work in tandem with the Orlando Police Department to tackle crime-related issues and help develop a strategic action plan using police, volunteer and community resources.

The Safe Orlando Task Force is holding its first meeting today and will begin working on the objectives set by Mayor Dyer, which include:
Analyze current crime data and concerns in specific areas of the community
Review of best practices proven successful in other communities
Define the community “call to action” and develop action plan to increase and promote community education/engagement
Identify available community resources, any gaps and disconnects
Make recommendations for proper allocation of community-based resources, services and programs, or creation of additional ones if needed

WHEN: Tuesday, September 5 at 12 p.m.
Mayor Dyer and Task Force members will be available to discuss objectives of the group and next steps.

WHERE: Orlando City Hall
9th Floor – Overlook Room
 

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