The creation of the public safety ambassadors aims to reduce reliance on police for noncriminal incidents, enhancing community support while freeing officers for serious matters.
David Honan noted, 'We found police were handling basic public safety calls that don't necessarily require a police officer. The public safety ambassadors can provide extra eyes and ears.'
The initiative, influenced by a 2021 report, seeks to de-escalate situations and ensure that law enforcement focuses on true policing, as articulated by Conor Hodges.
Conor Hodges stated, 'This model helps avoid potentially escalating interactions, serving a dual role that assists the community while also allowing police to concentrate on actual crime.'
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