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PAGE 8 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - October 3, 2021 Safety Focus The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) accepted the city of Columbus’ invitation to review the Columbus Division of Police and provide assistance through its Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. This is the first time in the city’s history that the DOJ has been involved with the city under its COPS Office. “This is an important day for the future of policing in Columbus,” said Mayor Andrew Ginther. “This is not about one particular officer, policy or incident; rather, this is about reforming the entire institution of policing in Columbus. I am confident in the partnership and the additional tools the DOJ’s COPS Office will bring to our city.” “We ask our officers to constantly train to be better, to strive for the next level of skill and excellence. This is no different,” said Police Chief Elaine Bryant. “Our work is too important, the stakes are too high, for us to ever be satisfied with the status quo.” The areas identified by Bryant as potential focus www.columbusmessenger.com New safety director aims to build more community trust Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! 844-334-8353 FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! Limited Time Offer - Call for Details Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced the appointment of Robert Clark as the director of public safety effective on Sep. 26. “Director Clark will bring both a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience to public safety,” said Ginther. “He has 35 years of local, federal and international law enforcement experience — including in the Los Angeles Field Office of the FBI. He has a proven track record in community service collaborations and brings strategic, data-driven results.” A former Youngstown, Ohio, police officer, Clark spent much of his career working with the U.S. Department of Justice FBI Los Angeles Field Office as an assistant special agent in charge. He led more than 350 agents and task force officers from 10 agencies focused on disrupting gangs, drug cartels and violent crime. He also collaborated with community leaders to build a youth outreach and intervention program to mentor young people living and going to school in neighborhoods plagued by crime. Most recently, Clark was the senior superintendent for the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, helping to build infrastructure, upgrade policies and develop strategies to combat violent crime and improve community relations. “I got my start in public safety in Ohio and I am thrilled to be returning,” said Clark. “I am grateful to Mayor Ginther for the opportunity to serve in this position at such an important time for our city. I look forward to working with Police Chief Elaine Bryant and Fire Chief Jeffrey Happ to advance changes, build community trust and keep Columbus neighborhoods safe.” Clark is a doctoral candidate in organizational leadership and social justice at Adler University in Chicago. Robert Clark Department of Justice to review Columbus Division of Police opportunities include policy reviews and evaluation, officer and leadership training, recruitment, technology and establishing an early intervention system for officers. “This partnership has great potential to improve our community’s policing practices,” said City Attorney Zach Klein. “The resources and expertise of the DOJ will provide ways to improve the division of police, while supporting officers and giving them the tools to increase public safety for all Columbus residents, which is our ultimate goal.” The COPS Office is the federal component of the DOJ responsible for advancing community policing nationwide. For decades, COPS has been providing assistance and resources to reduce crime and build trust between law enforcement and communities. The engagement with the city begins immediately. A FREE ESTIMATE 15 10 5 YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE * 1-855-995-2490 % % % OFF + OFF + OFF SENIOR & MILITARY DISCOUNTS YEAR-ROUND CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE TO THE FIRST 50 CALLERS! ** | Promo Number: 285 Photos courtesy of the Prairie Township Firefighters Association Gaining valuable experience On Sept. 25, firefighters with Prairie Township conducted a training fire at the home on Tamara Avenue. The firefighters had assistance from crews in Columbus, Jefferson and Pleasant townships, and Pleasant Valley Joint Fire District. Firefighters said they gained valuable experience from the training exercise.
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