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Community Safety Task Force Recommendations
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Community Safety Task Force (CSTF) to submit and present concrete, actionable recommendations to the Town Council that will promote racial equity in law enforcement and the criminal legal system and enhance the safety and well-being of all Carrboro residents. CSTF members will present an overview of the recommendations.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Town Manager’s Office
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Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Anita Jones-McNair, Chief Race and Equity Officer, 919.918.7381, amcnair@carrboronc.gov <mailto:amcnair@carrboronc.gov>
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
_X__ Race/Equity ___ Climate ____ Comprehensive Plan __X__Other
Council Direction Statement
The CSTF Recommendation Report is included in the 13 Council Strategic Priorities.
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Information
INFORMATION:
The Town Council recognizes that investments in public safety and in programs and services that keep communities safe and healthy must advance racial equity, be grounded in community demands, and be informed by authentic engagement with grassroots and community organizations. The purpose of the task force was to review best practices and consider a range of issues related to the safety and well-being of Carrboro residents including:
1. Racial disparities in law enforcement and the criminal legal system.
2. Law enforcement and court diversion and deflection programs.
3. Alternatives to relying on the Town’s public safety professionals for human service
and wellness needs.
4. Coordination with the County and other jurisdictions to enhance programs and
services that keep communities safe.
On June 18, 2020, the Town Council adopted a resolution - Next Steps In Advancing Racial Equity In Law Enforcement And Public Safety In Carrboro - <https://www.carrboronc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13686/20200618-Resolution-Racial-Equity-Policing-Public-Safety> .
On April 20, 2021, another resolution was adopted - Establishing The Community Safety Task Force And Charge - <https://www.carrboronc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13687/20210420b-Resolution-Establishing-a-Community-Safety-Task-Force>
The Community Safety Task Force Recommendation Report is Attachment B.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact currently associated with this item. Staff and fiscal impact will be centered around the direction of the Town Council.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Town Council accept the report and directs staff to schedule a work session of the Council to further discuss the recommendations and provide feedback and guidance to the Interim Town Manager.
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