The City of Greensboro has rolled out its latest violence-prevention initiative: the Greensboro Collaborative Action Network – or GSO CAN – a new community-based effort that city officials say is designed to move beyond traditional law enforcement responses and focus on collaboration and prevention.
According to a press release from the city, GSO CAN is being spearheaded jointly by the Greensboro Community Safety Department and the Greensboro Police Department. The network is intended to bring together community organizations, public safety partners, public health professionals, educators, business leaders, members of the faith community and interested residents.
“The issue of community safety and violence prevention is greater than law enforcement alone,” GPD Assistant Chief MJ Harris stated in the announcement. “It requires a citywide commitment across our community.”…