We strategize ways to end recidivism (repeat offenses) and the fundamental thing to do that is to work together with communities, local government and places of faith. We’re doing something different today and that’s airing an event called Faith & Blue.

National Faith & Blue Weekend is sponsored by FirstNet Built with AT&T and the Motorola Solutions Foundation. During this weekend Law Enforcement Officers and local residents connect through faith-based organizations. It’s the largest annual collaborative policing initiative in the country. National Faith & Blue Weekend is an extension of the One Congregation One Precinct initiative (OneCOP), a program of MovementForward, Inc., which is a bridge-building, solutions-focused human and civil rights organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. The OneCOP initiative pairs together officers at the beat or precinct level with local faith-based organizations. Mission – National Faith & Blue Weekend facilitates safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.

Faith & Blue – Milwaukee, Wisconsin Praise in the Park – Saturday, October 8, 2022 (12-4pm)

Organized by:

Dist. 4 (6969 W. Silver Spring Drive) Community Liaison Officer Tracey Geniesse;

Pastor Jay Fischer Lead Pastor for Evangel Church located 9920 West Good Hope Road, Milwaukee

Games, food, entertainment

Who was there:

Judy D (St. Catherine’s) Pumpkin decorating, dominos

Diamond Dancers performed

DJ – Melvin

Salvation Army – hot dogs

Lamb of God) – soda, chips and water

Safe & Sound Organization

Milwaukee Fire Fighters

Department of Corrections

This was a festival. But unlike most festivals, this was FREE

If you missed this here in Milwaukee, there is another one being held on Monday, October 10th. 2-3PM Faith and Blue: Conversation with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and Faith leaders. It is a roundtable discussion with community faith leaders discussing the relationship between law enforcement and the clergy. Located in the Safety Building 821 W. State Street, Suite 107, Milwaukee Wisconsin 53233 United States  

Take Aways:    Faith & Blue is a great event where the community can connect with local government, and faith organizations. Website https://faithandblue.org/ (https://faithandblue.org) Connect now and don’t wait until something happens. Get involved. Make sure you dress for the occasion.