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Police-community partnerships help communities flourish |
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Thousands of residents in neighborhoods across the country will celebrate police-community partnerships as part of National Night Out, held annually the first Tuesday of August. Resident safety is a priority for many organizations in the NeighborWorks network. Here’s a look at some successful police-community partnerships. |
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Collaboration improves safety in nation’s capital |
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NeighborWorks network member Community Preservation and Development Corp. (CPDC) supports more than 5,000 residents throughout Washington, D.C. Safety, crime prevention and positive resident-police relationships are integral to the long-term success of its communities, particularly those plagued by crime. CPDC conducted a survey to learn more about how to better connect residents and law enforcement. |
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Residents work with police block by block |
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In Orange, New Jersey, block-party cookouts are so popular that police officers, government officials and council members hop from event to event to engage in conversation and encourage community spirit and partnerships with local police. Learn more about how network member Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS) partners with local law enforcement. |
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Community makes streets safer to attract stable homeowners and renters |
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It pays to go all out when going green |
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When Mutual Housing California decided being "green" was one of its core values, it approached its mission from all directions. And a guiding principle is to make sure that lower-income residents are able to fully enjoy the benefits. |
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