Earlier this summer, the Roseville Police Department put out a call for residents interested in serving on a Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC). More than 50 residents applied to serve on the committee.
Based on experience in several neighboring communities, the Police Department the MAC was establish to help strengthen community outreach and foster honest, ongoing and focused conversations between members of the community, police officers and other city staff in Roseville.
From the 50-plus applicants who applied to serve on the advisory committee, the Police Department selected 14 volunteers to form the MAC.
The committee will discuss community policing concerns, strategize ways for the Roseville Police to best engage with the community, and share information about police policies and procedures. The MAC will advise the Police Department about the needs of the communities it represents, with a focus on addressing racial disparities so that the police can better serve Roseville’s diverse community.
By working closely with the committee, the Police Department will strengthen relationships, improve trust and legitimacy in policing and build a safe and livable community for all Roseville residents and visitors.
In August, the MAC held its first meeting. Participants got to meet each other and started laying the groundwork for the focus and goals of the MAC. Once established, the MAC will meet monthly to discuss topics of importance to the communities represented on the committee. It is the intention that the advisory committee be volunteer driven, with city staff providing logistical support.
Residents are encouraged to visit www.cityofroseville.com/MAC to get more information about the program. Police Chief Erika Scheider is facilitating the program. Contact Scheider at erika.scheider@cityofroseville.com or 651-792-7213 to learn more.