City of Greensboro Comprehensive Community Safety Plan: Fiscal Years 2025-2030

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On behalf of Cities United, I want to congratulate the City of Greensboro on the release of your Peace on Purpose Community Safety Plan . This milestone is a testament to the city’s unwavering commitment to creating a safer, healthier, and more hopeful future for all residents. Since joining our Roadmap Academy in 2022, Greensboro has demonstrated the power of community-driven solutions, prioritizing the voices of those most impacted by violence and investing in a long-term vision for public safety. A comprehensive public safety plan is more than just a document—it is a bold and strategic roadmap for change. It lays out a vision for those most impacted by community violence, with clear goals, timelines, and an accountability structure that ensures progress. This plan was developed through deep collaboration with community members, government, philanthropy, business leaders, and, most importantly, those who have been directly a ff ected by violence. The people of Greensboro have made it clear that safety is about more than protection. It is about empowerment—ensuring that residents understand what is happening around them, have access to the information and resources needed to make informed choices, and can move through their communities freely and safely, without fear of harm. Greensboro has not only built the political will to drive these e ff orts forward but has also galvanized signi fi cant public will . More than 25,000 residents have signed the Peace Pledge , demonstrating an unprecedented level of commitment to breaking cycles of violence and investing in a future rooted in safety and justice. This overwhelming support proves that Greensboro is not just building policies—it is building a movement. At Cities United, we are honored to stand alongside you in this journey. Greensboro’s leadership reinforces what we know to be true: when we center community voices, invest in real opportunities, and commit to bold action, we create cities where all residents can live, grow, and thrive. Congratulations on this achievement, and thank you for your continued dedication to building a Greensboro where safety, equity, and hope are possible for everyone. On behalf of Cities United, I want to congratulate the City of Greensboro on the release of your Peace on Purpose Community Safety Plan . This milestone is a testament to the city’s unwavering commitment to creating a safer, healthier, and more hopeful future for all residents. Since joining our Roadmap Academy in 2022, Greensboro has demonstrated the power of community-driven solutions, prioritizing the voices of those most impacted by violence and investing in a long-term vision for public safety. A comprehensive public safety plan is more than just a document—it is a bold and strategic roadmap for change. It lays out a vision for those most impacted by community violence, with clear goals, timelines, and an accountability structure that ensures progress. This plan was developed through deep collaboration with community members, government, philanthropy, business leaders, and, most importantly, those who have been directly a ff ected by violence. The people of Greensboro have made it clear that safety is about more than protection. It is about empowerment—ensuring that residents understand what is happening around them, have access to the information and resources needed to make informed choices, and can move through their communities freely and safely, without fear of harm. Greensboro has not only built the political will to drive these e ff orts forward but has also galvanized signi fi cant public will . More than 25,000 residents have signed the Peace Pledge , demonstrating an unprecedented level of commitment to breaking cycles of violence and investing in a future rooted in safety and justice. This overwhelming support proves that Greensboro is not just building policies—it is building a movement. At Cities United, we are honored to stand alongside you in this journey. Greensboro’s leadership reinforces what we know to be true: when we center community voices, invest in real opportunities, and commit to bold action, we create cities where all residents can live, grow, and thrive. Congratulations on this achievement, and thank you for your continued dedication to building a Greensboro where safety, equity, and hope are possible for everyone. In solidarity,

In solidarity,

Anthony D. Smith, Executive Director Cities United Anthony D. Smith, Executive Director Cities United