
COVID-19 has changed the lives of many, from the way we interact with people, how we work, socialize, communicate and support each other. Many have been unable to work, leaving…
COVID-19 has changed the lives of many, from the way we interact with people, how we work, socialize, communicate and support each other. Many have been unable to work, leaving…
Understanding cultures and histories are important in building trust and relationships. COTC held its first tour of the African American Museum to understand and learn some of the history. As…
April is going to be a busy month for the Communities of Trust. Last year we held our first “Public Safety Career Day” at Saratoga Elementary School. This was a…
The Communities of Trust Committee (COTC) was established five years ago, December 2014. We have done a lot to enhance relationships between our public safety departments, agencies and the communities…
In August 2014, the Fairfax County Police Department and the Fairfax County Public School signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the roles and responsibilities of the School Resource Officers (SRO). …
COTC chair, Shirley Ginwright, chaired an Ad Hoc Committee to review the Resource Officer (SRO)Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). A SRO is a sworn Fairfax County Police officer assigned to a…
Franconia District Police Officers met at the Witts-End Barber Shop, in Lorton, VA, for the first “Shop Talk.” Customers engaged in conversations about sports, politics, criminal justice reform and community…
The outpour of support for the annual toy drives and distribution was overwhelming. Lead by Battalion Fire Chief Willie Bailey, the Firefighter and Friends Foundation, was instrumental in providing toys…
The weather wasn’t the greatest but many came out to speak with those organizations looking for employees. Many thanks to Rev. Carl White of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Gum Springs, VA,…
COT Chair, Shirley Ginwright, has been appointed to serve on the Commonwealth’s Commission for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Established by Executive Order Number 69, the Commission will identify policy changes that…