Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt is not a figure who shies away from community involvement and advocacy, as the recent events have shown. This past week, in a bid to highlight the intertwining threads of justice and engagement, Sheriff Witt took the stage and shared her personal journey at the Tubman Chrysalis Center’s Volunteer Attorneys Banquet. According to a social media post by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, her keynote speech wasn’t just a stroll through her own story, but also a salutation to those “who bring healing through justice.”
As part of her continued efforts to build and strengthen community ties, Sheriff Witt also lent her support to a cause that seeks to break the hush surrounding domestic violence by participating in the Agape Oasis Domestic Violence Awareness Walk. While walking with survivors, she underscored the importance of extinguishing the silence enveloping abuse. The Sheriff’s Office’s Community Engagement Team, always hustling to forge connections, was spotted mingling with local families at the Minnetonka Fire and City Open House. Demonstrating commitment to the youth, approximately two dozen future hopefuls were brought together to discover what it means to be part of the Explorer program.
Extending the dialogue on community relations, Sheriff Witt made her presence felt on a panel where the conversation revolved around cultivating trust with citizens across Hennepin County. It appears Witt’s calendar is as full as her commitment to the streets she serves, showing up where words meet action in the real work of mending and bridging gaps in the community fabric. The slew of engagements and initiatives is a testament to the multifaceted approach the Sheriff’s Office is taking towards serving its community, as per Witt’s Weekly Roundup…