**Due to the nature of this event, media must RSVP in advance to attend. Please contact Cassandra Lafser, at Cassandra.Lafser@cityoforlando.net by Friday, October 14, 2016 to RSVP.**
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, City Commissioners and Police Chief John Mina Host Fourth Orlando Speaks
Community-Building Workshop Further Engages Citizens and the City Together
WHAT:
Orlando Mayor Dyer, City Commissioners and Police Chief John Mina in partnership with the Valencia College Peace and Justice Institute, will join residents for the fourth Orlando Speaks workshop.
Orlando Speaks is a series of interactive workshops that utilizes innovative communication strategies to foster ongoing citizen engagement and conversation between Orlando residents, the City and the Orlando Police Department to better serve and celebrate the community’s diversity. Having these conversations are critical to moving the City forward, bringing the community closer together, strengthening the diversity of Orlando and ensuring that the City remains safe, inclusive and accepting of all.
This fourth Orlando Speaks workshop will continue to focus on strengthening relationships and creating trust between police officers and residents while enhancing the City’s community policing initiative which plays a critical role in reducing crime. The workshop will provide a forum for Orlando residents of different racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to engage with the City and Orlando police officers in meaningful dialogue to foster respect and inclusion of all people, raise awareness and increase understanding.
The goals of the workshop are to:
- Create a safe space for open, honest communication
- Increase awareness and understanding of policing practices
- Strengthen interpersonal relationships through the sharing of personal stories and experiences
- Develop trust and sensitivity to support interactions with one another
- Expand citizen engagement
TO ATTEND:
PARTICIPANTS:
Seating for this event is limited therefore participants must register in advance. Registration is open until the workshop is filled. Visit orlandospeaksoct2016.eventbrite.com.
This Orlando Speaks workshop will include breakout sessions in Spanish.
MEDIA:
**Due to the nature of this event, media must RSVP in advance to attend. Please contact Cassandra Lafser, at Cassandra.Lafser@cityoforlando.net by Friday, October 14, 2016 to RSVP.**
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
5:30 p.m. – Doors Open.
**6:15 p.m. – Mayor Dyer, City Commissioners and Chief Mina will be available for on-camera interviews.**
6:30 p.m. – Workshop begins promptly. Late arrivals are strongly discouraged as they could be disruptive to the dialogue and conversation.
WHERE:
Engelwood Neighborhood Center
6123 La Costa Drive, Orlando
For more information visit, cityoforlando.net/orlandospeaks.
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