Westrategize ways to end recidivism (repeat offenses) and the fundamental thingto do that is to work together with communities, local government and places offaith. We’re doing something different today and that’s airing an event calledFaith & Blue.NationalFaith & Blue Weekend is sponsored by FirstNet Built with AT&T and theMotorola Solutions Foundation. During this weekend Law EnforcementOfficers and local residents connect through faith-based organizations. It’sthe largest annual collaborative policing initiative in the country.NationalFaith & Blue Weekend is an extension of the One Congregation One Precinctinitiative (OneCOP), a program of MovementForward, Inc., which is abridge-building, solutions-focused human and civil rights organization based inAtlanta, Georgia. The OneCOP initiative pairs together officers at the beat orprecinct level with local faith-based organizations.Mission – National Faith & Blue Weekendfacilitates safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officersand local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.Faith & Blue – Milwaukee, Wisconsin Praise in the Park – Saturday, October 8, 2022(12-4pm)Organized by:Dist. 4(6969 W. Silver Spring Drive)Community LiaisonOfficer Tracey Geniesse; Pastor JayFischer Lead Pastor for Evangel Church located 9920 West Good Hope Road, Milwaukee Games, food,entertainmentWho wasthere:Judy D (St.Catherine’s) Pumpkin decorating, dominosDiamondDancers performedDJ – MelvinSalvationArmy – hot dogsLamb of God)– soda, chips and waterSafe &Sound OrganizationMilwaukeeFire FightersDepartmentof Corrections This was a festival. But unlike most festivals, this was FREE If you missed this here in Milwaukee, there is another one being held on Monday,October 10th.2-3PM Faith and Blue: Conversation with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Officeand Faith leaders. It is a roundtable discussion with community faith leadersdiscussing the relationship between law enforcement and the clergy. Located in theSafety Building 821 W. State Street, Suite 107, Milwaukee Wisconsin 53233United States Take Aways:   Faith & Blue is a great event where the community can connect with local government, and faith organizations. Website https://faithandblue.orgConnect now and don’t wait until something happens. Get involved. Make sure you dress for the occasion.