The 2015, CPAM conference theme “ Building Community
Partnerships in the 21st Century” reflects the importance of the “team”
approach to problem solving and trust. We
will kick off the conference with a banquet, and awards. Our key note speaker
is Mr. Dwayne Gill , A Marine, A Cop, and A Comic. Our members will be able to network and
embrace new / old concepts of community policing that we will bring back to our
communities. This year we have topics covering substance abuse, Identity
Theft and Fraud, computer security
(LoJack), policing in a multi-cultural environment and more.
This year we’re reaching out to agencies across the state of
Michigan to find crime prevention best practices and successes and will be
recognizing them for their achievements in their communities. I’ve provided an
overview of the concept that we’ve used and will continue to beyond the 2015 conference.
Rich Coleman, PSCC, Pittsfield Twp. D.P.S., Leg. Rep. CPAM / Blog host
Crime Prevention Association of Michigan
“Crime Prevention in Michigan: Search for
Best Practices ”
In 2015, an Internet search of
Law Enforcement agencies across Michigan found more than just the names of
current and past CPAM members whose agencies are impacted by budget constraints
for attendance at conferences, travel, and the most important, networking with peers on crime prevention best
practices. What was exciting to see is
the challenge “ to do more with less”
being documented at the agencies websites and through the media. The new trend
of embracing social media as a new tool to engage the community has continued
to cautiously increase due to the advancing technology and having personnel trained
in how to use, and keeping information accurate and current for those who
subscribe.
Law Enforcement around the world
has increased the use of social media while continuing to work with the local television
stations, radio (AM / FM / Internet) , blogs, and mobile apps to help strengthen
their partnership in the promotion of crime prevention awareness tips, alerts,
and programs.
Historically the Neighborhood Watch alert offered by the
agencies started with telephone calls and flyers passed out by volunteers going door-to-door. Now all notices and alerts are “one click away” for those who have signed
up through law enforcement agencies , homeowner associations , neighborhood
watch groups, faith groups, apartment
and condominiums, or businesses websites. Most residents now use an electronic
device such as a Smart phone, tablet, or laptop to access /send alerts, and stay informed about local law enforcement initiatives.
This search for “best practices” goes beyond our current
CPAM recommendations for awards and recognition from our members but being
inclusive of the hard work being done by small and large agencies to engage
their communities in reducing crimes, engaging residents, students, and
businesses through social media, and being “the eyes and ears” by submitting tips through all available formats that help solve and prevent crimes from occurring.
This outreach from the Crime Prevention Association of Michigan and its members is to say “job well done” and your collaboration with your residents, local media, and community abroad has not gone unnoticed.
The following awards will be presented on October 6th, 2015 to kick off the CPAM Conference:
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