City of Greensboro
Latisha McNeil is a dynamic leader with 18+ years in criminal justice and community safety. She holds a Master’s in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and graduated from the University of Chicago’s Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA), with advanced training in law enforcement oversight, auditing, violence intervention, and racial equity. As Greensboro’s first Director of Community Safety, she leads programs related to alternative response, pre-arrest diversion, violence prevention, and homeless services—prioritizing community-driven solutions as part of the Public Safety continnum. Embodying the ethos of providing the RIGHT responders at the RIGHT times in the RIGHT situations. Latisha has consulted on civilian oversight nationwide, partnered on officer retention research with the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing, and worked with federal agencies on community-police co-production, 911 alternatives, and CVI strategies. She serves on several boards, including the North Carolina Office of Violence Prevention Advisory Council, demonstrating her commitment to safer, resilient communities.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MT