Examples and approaches for Kata (Lean Strategy), Continuous Improvement/Innovation and/or Human-Centered Design in highly regulated departments (public safety, sheriff, etc).
Do first responders’ services and scope of responsibilities align with community needs based on the types of calls for service coming to 911 centers? A newly launched study seeks to answer this question.
High-profile cases such as the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor have led some community and government leaders to reimagine policing in America. Four potential components of police reform being discussed now are policy operation reform, police funding, commitment to transparency and accountability, and benchmarking.
Hear from 2020 Innovation Award winners City of Virginia Beach and Village of Bayside as they share how they are working to improve the relationship between law enforcement and their communities in this video webinar.
What efforts are communities implementing to reform their police departments? How can cities use benchmarking data to understand these reforms impact?
The City of Virginia Beach discusses their experience in building relationships between youth and public safety professionals in their community.
The City of Shawnee, KS uses data governance to transform their response to fire emergencies and create a safer community.
What are other cities doing as it relates to Community Oriented Policing?
What approaches are local governments taking at the local and regional level to address homelessness?
What approaches are local governments taking at the local and regional level to address affordable housing?
