ONS Podcast - Episode 28 - Brooke Blakey
Alternative public safety initiatives
Transition of leadership in the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS)
Evolution of ONS programs from gun violence to broader social determinants
Collaboration between ONS and law enforcement
Mental health and burnout in community work
Challenges of operating within local government systems
Role of victim services and restorative justice
Statistics on homicides and non-fatal shooting clearances
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Notable Quotes (3)
If we support each other in the work that we do, I think we can get some things done.
I've been asked now to really dig deep into the quality of life, what's happening on our major corridors.
The biggest misconception is that we are there to replace the police and or that we are in lock step with the police.
People (5)
Lana JacobsonHostInterviewer of Director Blakey, ONS team member.
1 quote
Interviewer of Director Blakey, ONS team member.
“This podcast was created for departments like ours and community organizations to come on and talk about our services.”
Describing the purpose of the ONS podcast.
Brooke BlakeyDirectorOutgoing Director discussing her tenure and the evolution of ONS.
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Outgoing Director discussing her tenure and the evolution of ONS.
“I'm not interested in anything that's defund the police because that's not helpful. I can just I can be honest.”
Explaining her approach to working with police.
“I'm cut from the same cloth. But I'm sewn a little differently.”
Reflecting on her professional journey.
AntonStaffOff-camera production assistant assisting with tissues.
Off-camera production assistant assisting with tissues.
Chris MichaelsStaffFormerly at Catholic Charities, brought to ONS to lead unsheltered quality of life initiatives.
Formerly at Catholic Charities, brought to ONS to lead unsheltered quality of life initiatives.
Mayor CarterMayorProvided direction for the office and developed the ONS initiative.
Provided direction for the office and developed the ONS initiative.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- August 22nd, 2024: Recording of first ONS podcast episode