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Gun Violence Task Force
Ad Hoc Committee 2024
MISSION
The task force will impact gun violence in Cape Girardeau by raising awareness of key issues and
recommending programs and policy change Over the course of six months, a multi-disciplinary
team of community and agency representatives will prioritize immediate needs, review data
and best practices, and discuss challenges from community leaders. Their final report will be
presented to Council by year's end, and will likely include policy and program recommendations
for the City, and advocacy and awareness priorities for the community.
VALUES
• Safety and security for everyone
• Well-supported law enforcement
• Transparent and civil discussion
• Responsible gun ownership
• Inviolable personal and property rights
PROJECT TEAM - Mayor Stacy Kinder and City Manager Dr Kenneth Haskin will oversee the
committee with support from staff The committee will include representatives from•
• LAW ENFORCEMENT • SOCIAL SERVICES
• MENTAL HEALTH • FAITH
• EDUCATION • NONPROFIT
• YOUTH & FAMILY • BUSINESS
• OTHER GOVERNMENT • MEDIA
• EMERGENCY MEDICAL • NEIGHBORS & ASSOCIATIONS
• LEGAL SYSTEM
PROCESS & TOPICS
Task Force meetings are anticipated to be twice monthly two-hour sessions of expert
presentations and small group discussions The topics to be covered will be partially determined
by the committee itself, but are already expected to include a review of local data, chronic
nuisance property policies and other current laws, nonprofit programs, support for at-risk
youth, and successful case studies and initiatives from other communities.
TIMELINE
Registrations are due June 13 with a kickoff meeting anticipated in late July