In the face of on-going violence and evolving community-law enforcement dynamics, two Texas cities are showing what’s possible when trust, trauma-informed strategies, and authentic partnerships lead the way.
Fort Worth and Dallas are pioneering distinct—but equally powerful—approaches to community violence intervention (CVI), each shaped by local realities and driven by a shared commitment for a modern approach to public safety.
Watch Fort Worth Police Department Deputy Chief Buck Wheeler alongside Dallas Police Department’s Lieutenant Nicholas Lybrand and Sandra Sadduk, have a candid, tactical conversation about how their CVI models are evolving in real time.
Moderated by Ganesha Martin, this session explores what it takes to build and sustain cross-sector collaboration that saves lives and restores communities.
Viewers will discover:
- How law enforcement and community leaders are co-leading CVI efforts beyond traditional enforcement models
- Lessons from building, evolving, and sustaining violence intervention programs rooted in trust, credibility, and data-informed strategies
- Practical approaches to multi-agency collaboration—including law enforcement, social services, prosecutors, and grassroots partners
- How to balance public transparency with community safety in data sharing, communication, and program design
- Strategies to navigate workforce, funding, and political challenges while maintaining program legitimacy and long-term impact
- How to tailor CVI models to meet the unique needs, assets, and dynamics of different communities
Speakers:
- Ganesha Martin, Advisor, Policing Technology & Civic Engagement (Moderator)
- Buck Wheeler, Deputy Chief, Fort Worth Police Department
- Nicholas Lybrand, Lieutenant, Dallas Police Department
- Sandra Sadduk, Project Implementation Manager – Focused Deterrence, Dallas Police Department
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