Safe and Civil City Program
Current Issues and Events
Everyday in the city of Bloomington residents are renewing their commitment to helping others and making greater networks that unite us as a community.
- Black History Month - Bloomington Style: Black Women in History and Culture
- Mayor's Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement
- Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
- Be Safe Bloomington Campaign
About The Safe and Civil City Program
The Safe and Civil City Program works to ensure Bloomington is a welcoming, valuing, and respecting community for all visitors and residents. The program collaborates with social service, community and law enforcement agencies and organizations; as well as with citizen groups, county government, educational institutions and other City departments to implement a wide variety of projects that promote a welcoming environment. The Safe and Civil City Program focuses on public safety, civility, diversity, civic engagement, domestic violence and conflict resolution by supporting community and grassroots activities that address these issues.
Program Areas
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Community Response: Managing efforts to help the community cope with unexpected circumstances. Coordinating responses by government, nonprofits, and faith-based groups to situations that threaten Community Character.
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Diversity Planning events and providing a means to address diversity/multicultural issues, and maintaining the City of Bloomington Multicultural Calendar.
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Latino Outreach: Providing support to Bloomington's Latino immigrant population. Activities include supporting community organizations, serving Spanish-speaking residents, providing referrals, interpretation and translation to Spanish-speaking community members, and producing "HOLA Bloomington" a weekly Spanish language radio program on WFHB-91.3 FM.
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Public Safety: Taking a proactive approach to eliminating the causes of violence and incivility in Bloomington. Also, coordinating efforts between law enforcement and social support organizations.
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Sister Cities: Providing support to community members actively involved in Bloomington's Sister City Program. Bloomington's Sister City relationships include: Santa Clara, Cuba; Poseltaga, Nicaraqua; and LuChou Province, Taiwan. Sister Cities creates and strengthens partnerships between U.S. and international communities to increase global cooperation at the local level.
Contact:
Beverly Calender-Anderson,
Safe and Civil Director
Community and Family Resources Department
401 N Morton Street, Ste 260
Bloomington IN 47404
Ph: 812-349-3560 Fax: 812-349-3483
E-mail: safeandcivil@bloomington.in.gov
Spotlight News in Safe And Civil City Program
City Reminds Residents to Keep Noise Levels Low | |
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As the new academic year begins and Bloomington once again enjoys the return of the student population, Mayor Mark Kruzan is reminding residents of the City's noise ordinance and noise reduction initiatives - Quiet Nights and Lower the Boooom! |
Relief Information to Help Those Affected by Disaster in Japan | |
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The City of Bloomington extends our deepest sympathy to the individuals and families impacted by the Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami. There are several ways to help support victims of this disaster. |
Spotlight Webpages in Safe And Civil City Program
Be Safe Bloomington Campaign | |
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Bloomington residents and visitors are encouraged to be safe each and everyday as they enjoy all of the amenities Bloomington has to offer. From April 10-May 13, Be Safe Bloomington will provide a collection of learning opportunities on topics that direct |
Bloomington United asks community members to unite and stand firm in solidarity with the Jewish community and all peoples | |
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Mayor's Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement | |
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This exciting award is presented by the Mayor to acknowledge residents, who, through their commitment to service, have significantly improved civic life in Bloomington! |
The Monroe County Domestic Violence Task Force | |
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The Monroe County Domestic Violence Task Force meets monthly and is committed to improving the response to domestic violence issues through communication and coordination of services. |
Information in Safe And Civil City Program
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Webpages
- 2011 National Night Out
- Be Safe on the Road Bloomington
- Be Street Smart Bloomington
- Bloomington Multicultural Expo
- City of Bloomington Graffiti Eradication Program
- Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
- Safe & Civil City Program Collaborates in "Read for the Record," October 2009
- Safe and Civil City - Public Safety