FAITH COMMUNITY NETWORK
RICKY JONES
Austin Police Department Community Liaison
Faith Community Network Liaison
[email protected]
512-974-6262
Faith Community Network Liaison
[email protected]
512-974-6262
Ricky Jones is assigned to the African American, Faith communities, Blackshear-Prospect Hills Neighborhood and Region 3/Charlie Sector. He is tasked with building productive and positive relationships between the community and our law enforcement officers. Ricky 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:
In addition, Ricky 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.
Mr. Jones also assists with other programs within the Office of Community Liaison, such as the Blue Santa program, NNO and the Summer Youth Leadership Program.
- 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, Ricky 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.
Mr. Jones also assists with other programs within the Office of Community Liaison, such as the Blue Santa program, NNO and the Summer Youth Leadership Program.