Building Agency Support for Violence Reduction Efforts Involving Police and Community

Saturday, October 18, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 2A/3A, Colorado Convention Center

Many police agencies across the country are working to integrate community-based approaches to violence reduction with traditional policing efforts to form comprehensive public safety strategies. One intervention gaining momentum is the implementation of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs. This workshop will explore the critical role of police support in advancing community-led efforts to address violence and will examine how police leaders can foster buy-in from frontline officers for these innovative initiatives.

Submitter(s)

David Malakouti

Senior Project Manager
IACP
Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Speaker(s)

Brian O'Hara

Chief of Police
Minneapolis Police Department
Minnapolis, Minnesota, United States
Zachary Onufrychuk

Senior Project Coordinator
IACP
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Eric Pratl

Assistant Chief of Police
Lansing Police Department
Lansing, Michigan, United States
Aqeela Sherrils

Co-Founder
Community-Based Public Safety Collective
Newark, New Jersey, United States