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Community Policing

Building Stronger Community Connections

 

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Strengthen Collaboration with Surrounding Agencies

 

To keep our communities safe, the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office and the surrounding County and City Agencies must work as true partners.

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  • Joint Community Meetings: Host regular meetings with both agencies to address shared concerns, provide updates, and coordinate safety initiatives.

  • Unified Messaging During Major Events: Establish a communication protocol to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent information reaches the public.

  • Cross-Training Opportunities: Conduct joint training in de-escalation, crisis intervention, youth engagement, and cultural awareness to promote cohesion and shared standards.

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Engage and Inform the Public

 

Real community policing starts with meaningful relationships.

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  • Neighborhood Officers & Liaison Deputies: Assign deputies to specific neighborhoods so residents have a recognizable, trusted point of contact.

  • Accessible Feedback Channels: Offer simple ways for the public to share concerns—online forms, text alerts, QR codes in public buildings, and a dedicated phone line.

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Transition from Enforcement to Engagement

 

Safety improves when deputies are partners, not just responders.

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  • Proactive Presence: Encourage deputies to participate in school events, youth programs, local sports, and neighborhood gatherings.

  • Partnership-Based Solutions: Work with social workers, mental health professionals, and community organizations to address issues before they escalate.

  • Problem-Oriented Policing: Collaborate with residents to identify long-term concerns—such as lighting, abandoned buildings, or traffic risks—and solve them together.

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Strengthen the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

 

The CAC will play a key role in transparency and community support.

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  • Rapid Activation & Response: Engage the CAC within 24–48 hours to share updates and support residents.

  • Clear, Accurate Communication: Provide timely, factual information to reduce confusion and prevent rumors.

  • Community Debriefs & Healing: Hold post-incident sessions with counselors, faith leaders, and CAC members to guide understanding and recovery.

  • Ongoing Support: Deputies and community partners conduct follow-up visits to check in on affected neighborhoods.

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School Resource Officers in Every School

 

SROs play a critical role in shaping positive relationships and preventing problems early.

  • Positive Contact Programs: Deputies mentor youth through school visits, sports, and skill-building activities.

  • Youth Advisory Panel: Work directly with teens to hear their insights on safety and community needs.

  • Safe Spaces & Activities: Partner with schools, churches, and local organizations to create supportive programs that keep young people engaged and connected.

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A Commitment to True Community Policing

 

I believe in community policing not because it sounds good on a campaign sign, but because I’ve seen it work. I’ve stood in classrooms, sat with grieving families, and listened to concerned neighbors. We won’t solve every problem overnight—but with the right leadership, the right structure, and a heart for the people, we can build a Sheriff’s Office the residents of Pasquotank County trust, respect, and stand with.

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