Columbia International University alumnus John Jones is the inaugural director of the newly established Office of Community Safety in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Jones earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Pastoral Theology from CIU in 2020.
He comes to Fayetteville after serving as community engagement and rapid response lead for Chicago’s Community Safety Coordination Center. There, he spearheaded multi-agency initiatives aimed at violence prevention and rapid response to critical incidents, directly impacting communities of more than 600,000 residents.
In his new role he will lead efforts to address violence reduction, mental health response, homelessness and youth opportunity.
“John is uniquely suited for this role, given his background in managing complex, community-focused safety initiatives,” said Fayetteville City Manager Douglas J. Hewett. “Under his leadership, we expect the Office of Community Safety to set a new standard for how cities proactively address public safety and community wellness.”
Jones says he is “deeply honored” to be named to the position.
“I look forward to working alongside residents, local organizations, and city leaders to foster innovative and equitable safety strategies that improve the quality of life for everyone in Fayetteville.”
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