Building the Bridge between Law Enforcement and the Community”

National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Las Vegas Branch 1111
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”Building the Bridge between Law Enforcement and the Community”
“Building the Trust”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 14, 2009

***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT***

WHO:
The Las Vegas Branch of the NAACP will be hosting – Part II – of a Community Forum with;
 Metro Police Dept – Sheriff
 North Las Vegas Police Dept – Chief/Captain
 Henderson Police Dept – Chief/Captain
 Clark County School District Police - Chief
 Clark County Probation/Parole Officers
 Coroner Inquest office
 Municipal/District Judges
 ACLU
 D.A. Office

WHAT:
Our purpose and mission is to be a facilitator in helping to build the trust between law enforcement and the community by having on-going dialogue/conversation and information sharing with the community.
In particular, we want to help foster a helpful and healthy relationship between young men of color and law enforcement by countering myths, engaging grassroots leaders, and the public in the process of re-envisioning a cohesive environment between the police and the community.

WHEN:
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
1 pm to 3 pm

WHERE:
NV Partners
710 W. Lake Mead
Las Vegas, NV 89030

The event is free and open to the public

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Questions from the public can be submitted via email at – [email protected]

For additional information please contact - Shirley Hampton at (702) 860-6150

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