City of Greensboro Community Safety Department

City of Greensboro Community Safety Department The City of Greensboro’s Community Safety Department is committed to creating a community-centered and safe Public Safety Ecosystem for all.

The City of Greensboro’s Office of Community Safety is committed to creating a community-centered and safe Public Safety Ecosystem for all.

11/27/2025

City to Deploy White Flag Activation Thursday Through Saturday. The City of Greensboro will activate White Flag Warming centers Thursday, November 27, in response to the anticipated overnight low temperatures.

First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., will provide overnight shelter from 8 pm Thursday, November 27, into Friday, November 28, until 8 am. The church will also reopen Friday and Saturday evening from 8 pm to 8 am, through Sunday morning, November 30.

First Baptist Church will be staffed by the Community Safety Department, which is trained to work with special populations and coordinate services, upon request.

Activation of ‘White Flag’ occurs when the actual or “feels like” temperature is at least 32 degrees for two or more hours.

A ‘White Flag’ can also be activated when the weather forecast or current weather conditions include a winter weather event causing freezing precipitation, extended below freezing temperatures, and/or wind concerns, which may impact homeless encampments.

Join us TONIGHT for this month's Greensboro Criminal Justice Advisory Council (GCJAC) meeting. Your voice and input are ...
11/20/2025

Join us TONIGHT for this month's Greensboro Criminal Justice Advisory Council (GCJAC) meeting. Your voice and input are important! Greensboro residents are welcome to attend.

For more information on GCJAC, please visit our website: https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/community-safety/gcjac

Stay informed. Stay involved. Let’s build a better Greensboro together.

Last month we released the very first edition of our department newsletter—The Responder! The Responder is a fresh new w...
11/20/2025

Last month we released the very first edition of our department newsletter—The Responder! The Responder is a fresh new way to keep you connected, informed, and inspired by the incredible work happening across the Community Safety Department!

Inside this inaugural issue, you’ll find highlights from recent initiatives, staff spotlights, upcoming events, and a quarterly report of our programs that support and strengthen our community each day.

This newsletter represents more than just information—it reflects our growth, collaboration, and shared commitment to creating a safer, more connected Greensboro. We’re so excited to bring you along for the journey. If you want to join our email list to receive The Responder, please inbox us or email us directly at CommunitySafetyDepartment@greensboro-nc.gov

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We can’t wait for you to dive in!

Join the Community Safety Department and other local agencies TOMORROW at Grace Community Church (643 W. Gate City Blvd)...
11/18/2025

Join the Community Safety Department and other local agencies TOMORROW at Grace Community Church (643 W. Gate City Blvd) for a Resource Fair in celebration of National Hunger and Homelessness Week!!

Next week is National Hunger and Homelessness Week. The Community Safety Department along with other local agencies will...
11/11/2025

Next week is National Hunger and Homelessness Week. The Community Safety Department along with other local agencies will be having a Resource Fair at Grace Community Church (643 W. Gate City Blvd). Spread the word!!!

11/10/2025

The City of Greensboro will activate White Flag Warming centers tonight in response to the anticipated overnight low temperatures.

First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., will provide overnight shelter from 7 pm Monday, November 10, into Tuesday, November 11, until 7 am, and again Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, November 12.

The church will be staffed by the Community Safety Department, which is trained to work with special populations and coordinate services, upon request.

Our Homeless Services Coordinator, Angie and our Peer Support Specialist, Jessica had a great time representing the Comm...
11/06/2025

Our Homeless Services Coordinator, Angie and our Peer Support Specialist, Jessica had a great time representing the Community Safety Department at the City's Fall Festival/United Way Kickoff event last week! It was wonderful meeting fellow City employees, sharing information about our programs, and celebrating the annual United Way Campaign.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table — we love being part of such a vibrant and supportive event!

Our Department Administrator, Malaysha, traveled to Minneapolis, MN this week to attend the 31st Annual National Associa...
10/30/2025

Our Department Administrator, Malaysha, traveled to Minneapolis, MN this week to attend the 31st Annual National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Conference!

This week, our Project Safe Neighborhoods Coordinator Rhonda, CSD Director Latisha, and Program Manager Erin attended th...
10/30/2025

This week, our Project Safe Neighborhoods Coordinator Rhonda, CSD Director Latisha, and Program Manager Erin attended the NC Violence Prevention Conference in Raleigh, NC!!

Our director was a keynote speaker at the conference on the topic “Building a Violence Prevention Ecosystem: Getting Beyond the Buzz”.

Ebony (BHRT Crisis Counselor), Mary (LEAD Coordinator), and Owura (BHRT Intern) represented the Community Safety Departm...
10/28/2025

Ebony (BHRT Crisis Counselor), Mary (LEAD Coordinator), and Owura (BHRT Intern) represented the Community Safety Department at the Sisterhood Network’s Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Resource Fair on October 25th! Our staff came for the community engagement but let’s be honest—the pink fire truck stole the show 🩷

Community Safety Department director, Latisha McNeil, participated in a panel discussion at the 2025 International Assoc...
10/28/2025

Community Safety Department director, Latisha McNeil, participated in a panel discussion at the 2025 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Denver, Colorado.

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