The ANC 1E Public Safety and Engagement Committee works to improve neighborhood safety and strengthen communication between the community, MPD, and other public safety agencies.
Committee Chair
Commissioner Phil Newland
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Meeting Information
The Public Safety & Engagement Committee meetings are typically held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. ET, unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to the public, and all ANC 1E residents are encouraged to attend and participate—no committee membership is required. The Zoom link below is the same for each month’s meeting.
The remaining 2025 anticipated meeting dates are below. Meetings are subject to change or cancellation. Please check the calendar page to confirm details.
The anticipated 2025 meeting dates are:
- Monday, December 8
📥 Click here to request meeting minutes, video recordings, or other official committee documents—and to learn how you can get more involved.
Agenda
The latest agenda will be uploaded below or you can request it by contacting Chair Newland by clicking here. Agendas are available one week before each meeting.
Committee Responsibilities
The Public Safety and Engagement (PSE) Committee is responsible for the following:
- Identify appropriate issues in community safety, MPD, and public engagement.
- Identify appropriate issues in regards to MPD, FEMS, and other public safety agencies actions and policy
- Draft resolutions for ANC 1E’s consideration;
- Coordinate public meetings as necessary. If a public meeting is held, a participant sign-in sheet and meeting notes shall be provided to ANC 1E within 30 calendar days of the meeting date;
- Research and report findings and provide recommendations to ANC 1E;
- Track and notify ANC 1E of all relevant hearing dates; and,
- Review and process grant applications submitted to ANC 1E.
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