Children, Communities and Police Officers Working Together to Create a Culture of Mutual Respect
Purpose
SafeZone USA is a non-profit organization that works to reduce tensions between the police and the citizens that they serve. When children and their families are familiar with local law enforcement, they’re more likely to respect their authority and when an officer is familiar with community members, he/she is more relatable.
Our special projects and awareness activities help facilitate effective communication, mutual trust and cooperation among diverse populations. Effective communication during a crisis can reduce anxiety, miscommunication and possibly save lives.
There are a variety of local programs where police officers connect with the public. SafeZone USA’s purpose is to take this practice to a national level.
Goal
The goal is to defuse escalating violence and reduce animosity by working with current community programs to enhance their impact and to introduce new ones that will have a long-term effect. The organization conducts activities at schools and community events that bring together local police, youth and families to engage in mutually beneficial projects.
Programs and Activities: Teaching children respect for law and authority starts early. SafeZone USA facilitates a variety of relationship building activities.
- Youth Outreach: Quarterly Awareness Presentations at Schools; Youth Art Contests; Youth Summits: Youth Leadership Events
- Community Outreach: Cultural Diversity – Let’s Talk; Meet and Greet – Know Your Local Law Enforcement; Team Work – Clean Up Project
- Education: Presentations, special events and resource materials to all sectors of the community, including parents, schools, law enforcement, and professional/civic groups.
- Public Awareness: Ongoing media campaigns aimed at specific activities that highlight action-oriented communities’ who sponsor projects that enhance involvement and unity.
Networking: The organization forms partnerships with community service organizations, businesses and schools to provide education and resources throughout the USA.
Fundraising
You Are Needed
Individuals, businesses and organizations are needed to help SafeZone USA build the capacity to serve. Start-up funds are needed to launch a successful program that can make a significant impact on the recent occurrences of violence.
Please donate funds that are tax deductible to the organization for program administration.
The pilot program will originate in Mississippi and include all states interested in the program, but funds are needed for implementation.
SafeZone USA is not affiliated with or funded by any particular group or organization, our support comes from donations, grants and fundraisers
Working to create a safe and healthy environment nationwide.
For more information, you may contact our staff at safezoneusaorg@gmail.org or 601-954-6921