Turning the Tide on Gun Violence: A Breakthrough Data-Driven and Public Health Strategy

Saturday, October 18, 2025

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM MT

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

Dive into the Miami Police Department’s bold initiative to reduce gun violence through cutting-edge intelligence, advanced firearm detection, and a transformative public health approach. Dr. Joelle Lee-Silcox, Charona Lott, M.S., and Lt. Kevin Ruggiero will share how social network analysis, multi-agency collaboration, and trusted community outreach workers are disrupting illegal firearm networks, targeting key offenders, and restoring safety to neighborhoods. This session offers proven, actionable strategies that can redefine how your agency addresses violent crime and builds safer communities.

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Joelle Lee-Silcox, Ph.D.

Vice President of Strategic Insights & Analysis
The ARISE Group
Miramar, Florida, United States

Speaker(s)

Charona Lott, MS

Group Violence Intervention Strategy Project Manager
Miami Police Department
Miami, Florida, United States
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Kevin Ruggiero

Commander, Crime Gun Intelligence Center
Miami Police Department
Miami, Florida, United States