AFRICAN AMERICAN OUTREACH
Sharon Cannon is assigned to the African American, Faith communities, Blackshear-Prospect Hills Neighborhood and Region 3/Charlie Sector. She is tasked with building productive and positive relationships between the community and our law enforcement officers. Sharon also coordinates events such as the ICARE Community Conference, along with setting up trainings for the entire community (faith community included) that offer topics that cover relevant issues of the day such as:
- Mental Health First Aid,
- How to Respond to Active Shooter Incidents
- Safe Interactions between Law Enforcement and the Community
- along with Speaking with groups regarding Domestic Violence/Abuse.
In addition, Sharon works city-wide, as needed, by assisting with the implementation of programs, planning events and meetings with the Austin police department’s officers, city departments, other law enforcement agencies, neighborhoods, businesses, churches and schools, aiding in bridging the gap between the community and law enforcement, while endeavoring to make Austin a safer and equitable place to live.
Ms. Cannon also assists with other programs within the Office of Community Liaison, such as the Blue Santa program, NNO and the Summer Youth Leadership Program. For more information, please contact Sharon Cannon at 512-974–6262 or email Sharon.Cannon@austintexas.gov
Sharon Cannon
Austin Police Department Community Liaison
African American Outreach Liaison
sharon.cannon@austintexas.gov
512-974-6262
Austin Police Department Community Liaison
African American Outreach Liaison
sharon.cannon@austintexas.gov
512-974-6262