Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma

Are you interested in serving communities across central Oklahoma? Neighborhood Alliance has an open AmeriCorps Positions!

https://www.rrccok.org/become-a-member -a4945d4c46ebf8fed02e

At NACOK you will get experience in community organizing and advocacy. Some skills you will gain:
• Social Media Marketing
• Learn the inner functioning's of a nonprofit
• Learn how to organize a neighborhood
• Neighborhood Advocacy
• Data Management

Pollinator gardens, community hammocks and grills are a few place-making ideas coming to life through the work of a new Neighborhood Revitalization Program – the “CDBG Neighborhoods Program” – an ongoing initiative coordinated through the City of Norman in collaboration with residents across the community.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and community visioning opportunities have paved the way for new improvements, various repairs and renovations in given areas. Groundwork for the program originally began in 2019, but pandemic events put a hold on many plans. Staff members Lisa Krieg and Tara Reynolds of the City of Norman’s Planning & Community Development Department were anxious to pick the project back up, which has moved quickly in the past several months.

“This is a comprehensive approach to investing in people,” Krieg said. “What we have are neighbors motivating one another and taking ownership in the place they call home.”

The program has seen the creation of Voluntary Neighborhood Associations and neighbor-alongside-neighbor networking opportunities in the focus areas of Old Silk Stocking, Original Townsite and First Courthouse. In addition to federal funding, the City of Norman has invested $100,000 in Capital Project funds and consulted with the Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma for further support.

READ MORE: https://www.normanok.gov/news/cdbg-neighborhoods-program-spurs-beautification-improvements-and-sense-community

Our fall resource newsletter is live! Give it a look for information on community events, code enforcement announcements, updates from other neighborhoods, and more. https://conta.cc/3AQjkL4

There is less than a week left to register your Neighborhood for Neighbors Night Out!! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build engagement in your community. We hope to see you out September 10th!

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Thank you to our event partners:
Oklahoma City Police Department
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Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department
Oklahoma City Fire Department

Thank you to all our event sponsors:
OKCMAR
Tinker Federal Credit Union
wastemanagement
Cityburb Homes
Oklahoma Shirt Company

The August 2024 OKC Crime Statistics Newsletter is live! This newsletter is brought to you by Oklahoma City Police Department and the Neighborhood Alliance. Don't see your neighborhood? Register with us to receive these updates! Check it out here: https://conta.cc/4dvdGg9

Say hello to OKCPD’s newest Chief of Police!

Oklahoma City Manager Craig Freeman announced the selection of Ron C. Bacy as Oklahoma City’s 51st police chief, effective immediately.

Bacy has been an Oklahoma City police officer for 32 years and served as one of the Police Department’s five Deputy Chiefs. He succeeds former Police Chief Wade Gourley, who retired after 35 years with OKCPD, five years as chief.

“Chief Bacy is a strategic planner, collaborative problem solver and proven leader,” City Manager Craig Freeman said. “He cares deeply about our community and is committed to implementing the recommendations of the Public Safety Partnership by continuing to modernize the Police Department in areas like de-escalation, use of force and crisis intervention. He is passionate about serving all residents.”

Bacy will oversee 1,235 uniformed officer positions and 558 other professional staff member positions, as well as the Police Department’s $286 million budget.

“Oklahoma City has some of the best police officers in the nation,” Chief Bacy said. “I’m humbled to serve as chief, and I look forward to building relationships in our community and finding innovative ways to address areas of mutual concern. I’m dedicated to continuing Chief Gourley’s work to expand resources for residents experiencing a mental health crisis, to leverage technology to enhance police services and continue to foster wellness initiatives for employees.”

Chief Bacy will report to Jason Ferbrache, one of Oklahoma City’s four assistant city managers. They report to the City Manager, who is the chief administrative officer of the City’s Council-Manager form of government.

About Chief Bacy
Bacy, 54, graduated from Del City High School. He received his bachelor's degree in law enforcement management and administration from the University of Oklahoma and a master's degree in criminal justice administration from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Bacy began his career in 1992 as a patrol officer in the Springlake Division. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2002 and served in the Santa Fe and Springlake patrol divisions, where he was also a field training officer supervisor, Emergency Response Team supervisor and on-call public information officer.

He later served in the Training and Special Investigations Divisions. He was promoted to captain in 2010 and held assignments in the Operations Bureau, the Investigations Bureau and the Office of Professional Standards.

In 2019, Bacy was promoted to major and assigned to the Southwest Division. He was promoted to deputy chief in 2021 and assigned to the Operations Bureau. He now oversees Investigations. Bacy also served as a member of the Oklahoma City Law Enforcement Policy Task Force and the Oklahoma City Community Policing Working Group.

Over the years, Bacy has served as a board member or volunteer for several organizations, including the Academy of Law & Public Safety at Douglass High School, the OSU-OKC Police Science Advisory Board, Oklahoma CASA and Stop the Violence OKC.

He graduated from the FBI National Academy Session 265, the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Policing and the Major City Chiefs Association’s Police Executive Leadership Institute.

Selection Process
OKC’s hiring consultant, Public Sector Search & Consulting, received 23 applications for the Chief position representing applicants from California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Ontario, Canada.

Community representatives met with the City’s hiring consultant to get community feedback on what makes the ideal police chief. Their feedback was used in the recruitment brochure, helped build the interview questions and was used to screen candidates. The information will also be used to onboard Chief Bacy as he starts his new role.

Other information
In the City’s annual resident survey, the Police Department and other public safety services are routinely among the highest-rated City services. Responses from the 2023 survey show 69% of residents are satisfied with the quality of police service, which is 14% above the national average.

Join MSgt. Bob Skalla with the Oklahoma City Police Department and Neighborhood Alliance to learn more about Crime Watch and Crime Patrol for your neighborhood on Monday, September 16 at 6:30 pm! Neighborhood Watch Patrol (NWP) is about neighbors volunteering to become trained observers and reporters in their neighborhood for the local police. Refreshments will be provided.

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3m4vaf9

🚨EXCITING NEWS🚨

If you’ve been on the fence about having a Neighbors Night Out event, we’ve got an exciting offer from our friends at Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department 👀👀

If you register your event before early bird registration ends on August 15, Parks will WAIVE park permit fees** for your party. Talk about a perk!

So what are you waiting for? Register your event today: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=l2D81sErLkWJE-uWz0qWFz7IOmgL_19JmTT29-BGhvNUOVM2MFVQS0dNSDFSTUpYQUhJMjVYSDJZMiQlQCN0PWcu

**Any activity at the park that includes the following requires special or revocable permits:
-Sales (admission, registration, fundraising, vendors, food trucks, etc.)
�-Amplified sound�
-150 or more people
-Athletic events (running, walking, biking, etc.)
-Additional equipment (tents, stages, trucks, filming, etc.)
-Alcohol sales�
-Multiple days on park property�
-Street closures�-Exclusive use of park�
-Request to break a park rule (fireworks, after hours, etc.)

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Oklahoma City Police Department

Join us for a community town hall about mental health and Oklahoma City Police Department's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), hosted by Southwest Division's MSgt Michael Miller!

According to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Oklahoma ranks fifth in the nation for rates of mental illness.

This town hall is a great chance to hear from organizations about resources like 988, CIT training, and more as we discuss how OKC is working to close the gap and better train OKCPD staff on mental health.

Space is limited and there will be refreshments, so make sure to register today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xfszyyu

City of Oklahoma City - Government

Our staff is gearing up to celebrate communities across the city during Neighbors Night Out on September 10! This is a great chance to gather with your neighbors in an effort to build a safer city. 🥳🥳

Want to throw a party for your street or neighborhood, but don't know where to begin? NACOK has you covered with this handy "how-to" guide!

Early bird registration closes on August 15- make sure to register today to guarantee you receive perks like bottled water, t-shirts, waste bins, and some other new exciting items! Neighborhoods who register after 8/15 will be receive perks on a case-by-case basis.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=l2D81sErLkWJE-uWz0qWFz7IOmgL_19JmTT29-BGhvNUOVM2MFVQS0dNSDFSTUpYQUhJMjVYSDJZMiQlQCN0PWcu&fbclid=IwY2xjawEgxjVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVZozdm37uqqTHOSvD8--1re07Stjx391wl7mk-zKutNHlQcHVBlbsVBxw_aem_yiJxNP0fyLAeKd_iu2Vy-w

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Just when you think it’s cooling down, Oklahoma weather pulls a fast one!

We’ve got a week of 100 degree (or near 100 degree) days forecasted and it’s important to know your limits. Make sure you’re checking on your neighbors and drink plenty of fluids!

The July 2024 OKC Crime Statistics Newsletter is live! This newsletter is brought to you by Oklahoma City Police Department and the Neighborhood Alliance. Don't see your neighborhood? Register with us to receive these updates! Check it out here: https://conta.cc/3zZvFwd

Don't miss out on your right to party!

Early bird registration for Neighbors Night Out on September 10th is officially live! This is a popular annual city-wide event where neighbors gather to have fun, get to know each other, and celebrate community. Make sure to register today to secure exciting giveaways and resources like bottled water, waste bins, t-shirt(s), and more!

Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=l2D81sErLkWJE-uWz0qWFz7IOmgL_19JmTT29-BGhvNUOVM2MFVQS0dNSDFSTUpYQUhJMjVYSDJZMiQlQCN0PWcu

Congrats to Putnam Heights Central for voting to officially become OKC's newest voluntary Neighborhood Association! Their boundaries are NW 42nd St to NW 44th St from N Blackwelder Ave to N Georgia Ave.

Our staff had a blast the last few months working with their steering committee after neighbors approached us about concerns regarding speeding.

Do you want to be OKC's next voluntary Neighborhood Association? Would your community benefit from becoming a more healthy, safe, and attractive place for all? NACOK would love to chat!

Introducing our newest Human: Christina

Christina Brightwell-Thompson has been instrumental in transforming Oklahoma City's Metro Park Neighborhood through the Strong Neighborhoods Initiative. Despite challenges like language barriers and vacant properties, her leadership has led to significant improvements, including public art installations. Since becoming an SNI community in 2020, Metro Park has developed a stronger sense of community and identity.

Read more here: https://nacok.org/humans-of-okc-christina-a-dedicated-advocate/

(Humans of OKC is sponsored by our friends at Federal Credit Union)

Introducing our newest Human of OKC : Andrea

Andrea Holman has dedicated over 50 years to her community. Raised in Park Estates North – Cashions Wildewood, she overcame racial barriers in education and built a diverse career in journalism, fashion, and advocacy. As a single mother, she fiercely advocated for her daughter with Down Syndrome. Now, as neighborhood association president, Andrea fights to preserve her community's culture and history, fostering local engagement. Her unwavering commitment to her neighborhood makes her a true pillar of the community.

Click the link to read more : https://nacok.org/humans-of-okc-andrea-never-far-from-home/

The June 2024 OKC Crime Statistics Newsletter is live! This newsletter is brought to you by Oklahoma City Police Department and the Neighborhood Alliance. Don't see your neighborhood? Register with us to receive these updates! Check it out here: https://conta.cc/4eD8fwr

Introducing our newest Humans of OKC: Jodie Greer over in Putnam Heights Central.

She is “a fixture in the community” according to her neighbors. You can visit our website to read about Jodie’s life living in her neighborhood here: https://nacok.org/humans-of-okc-jodie-greer-rooted-in-community/

We are seeking qualified applicants for an Executive Director. To learn more:https://nacok.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NACOK-Executive-Director-Job-Description-UPDATED.pdf

A big congratulations to all of our wonderful neighbors that participate in Crime Patrols for their neighborhood. Keeping our neighborhoods safe is an important part of being a good neighbor! A big thank you to OKCPD for all their help training and serving OKC’s neighborhoods.

Mark your calendars and get ready to party! 🎉

We are excited to announce that this year’s Neighbors Night Out will be hosted on Tuesday, September 10, 2024!

Neighbors Night Out is a one-of-a-kind event where neighborhoods across the city gather to host block parties, cookouts, ice cream socials, and other activities. Come celebrate community spirit while working to prevent crime.

Be on the lookout for early bird registration to start soon!

Join us for the spring OCPD Crime Patrollers Appreciation Brunch! Each day, Neighborhood Crime Watch Patrol groups work hard to keep their communities safe- we want to celebrate and highlight their efforts! Patrol members will be provided with a brunch and small token of appreciation. To help us plan for this event and brunch, we recommend registering in advance: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fg499g4

We're waving hello to summer! Get the scoop on all events, festivals, city services, tips, tricks, and more in our newest city resource guide.

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Join us for the Santa Fe Division Town Hall! Attendees will have a chance to meet Sgt. Gilmore, the newest PCR, and ask him questions about himself, his job, OCPD, and more! Snacks are provided, so registration is recommended for an accurate headcount.

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/237z95d

Join Sgt. Brad Gilmore from the Oklahoma City Police Department and Neighborhood Alliance to learn more about Crime Watch and Crime Patrol for your neighborhood on Saturday, June 8 at 10am! Neighborhood Watch Patrol (NWP) is about neighbors volunteering to become trained observers and reporters� in their neighborhood for the local police. Refreshments will be provided.

Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4pvvrda

Join us for Hefner’s Community Townhall at Healthy Living OKC! You will learn how OKCP is using new technology to solve crime.

The May 2024 OKC Crime Statistics Newsletter is live! This newsletter is brought to you by Oklahoma City Police Department and the Neighborhood Alliance. Don't see your neighborhood? Register with us to receive these updates! Check it out here: https://conta.cc/4avL0Br

Join NACOK for the Oklahoma City Police Department's Hefner Division Community Town Hall on May 21st! Representatives from OCPD will share information on the new Real Time Information Center and give a drone presentation. Attendees will also learn how they can help get information to OCPD! Light refreshments will be provided.

Register today here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/aaskjn8/lp/deec5be4-8be0-4cb3-bd35-c0882486edaf