Policing in San Mateo County

Building Bridges Between Community and Law Enforcement

Monday, July 11, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Thrive Alliance and Peninsula Family Service invite you to continue the discussion on policing in San Mateo County with part two: Building Bridges Between Community and Law Enforcement. Our panel will discuss pathways forward for the community and law enforcement to develop trust, improve community safety, and work toward all community members feeling safer around the police. There will be an opportunity for Q&A.

Moderated by Malissa Netane-Jones, Executive Director of Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center, and featuring Nick Jasso, Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY), Youth Voice Policy Coordinator, Susan Manheimer, Former San Mateo Police Chief, Public Safety & Justice Consultant, Dan Mulholland, Chief of Police in Redwood City, and Kalimah Salahuddin, Jefferson Union High School District Trustee.

This is a follow-up to Policing in San Mateo: Data, Impact, and Discussion.

*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.

*Live Spanish interpretation will be available.

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Moderator 

Malissa Netane-Jones, Executive Director, Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center

Malissa Netane-Jones is the Executive Director of Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center after serving as Director of Initiatives-Community and Local Government for over ten years. In her role, she applies her education and experience to managing multi-stakeholder community programs focused on violence and public health prevention throughout San Mateo County. For over 15 years, Malissa has been dedicated to transforming communities through youth and community leadership development using restorative practices and communication strategies.

Speakers 

Nick Jasso, Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY), Youth Voice Policy Coordinator

Nick Jasso is an alumnus of the Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) program. Since graduating from FLY, he has put his new skills and natural talents to work locally as a FLY volunteer, advocate for justice reform, and nationally as an AmeriCorps volunteer.

Susan Manheimer, Former San Mateo Police Chief, Public Safety & Justice Consultant

Chief Susan Manheimer has recently retired after a distinguished 39-year career serving in leadership positions for four Bay Area mid-sized and large police agencies. A sought-after consultant, trainer, & subject matter expert in progressive criminal justice policies & strategies, including crime reduction through public/private partnerships, social & procedural justice & progressive reforms in policing & executive development. One of the tenured senior Chiefs in the state, Susan was tapped for national, state, & local leadership positions, including the Executive Sessions on Policing at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The only woman to serve as president of the California Police Chiefs’ Association, she has received many awards for her dedication to her community & her social justice work.

Dan Mulholland, Chief of Police in Redwood City

Chief Mulholland's public safety service to the Community of Redwood City has spanned over three decades. He was sworn in as the Chief of Police on February 20, 2018, overseeing a department of 128 sworn personnel and support staff. Chief Mulholland began his career in 1985 as a civilian Community Service Officer. In 1999, Chief Mulholland was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He also completed various specialized assignments, including Patrol, Traffic, Administrative, and Investigations supervisory functions, as well as SWAT Commander and Co-Team Leader of the San Mateo County Terrorist Counter Assault Team. Chief Mulholland served the Redwood City Police Department as the Acting Patrol Division Commander for two years before his formal promotion to Captain in 2012. During his tenure as a Captain, Chief Mulholland commanded the Patrol Division and the Administrative Services Division of the police department before his appointment to Chief in 2018.

Kalimah Salahuddin, Jefferson Union High School District Trustee

Community health has always been one of the drivers for Kalimah Salahuddin. That work led her to serve on the Jefferson Union High School District Board of Education after being elected in 2012 and on the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County Board, where she was appointed in 2019 and was appointed to the Board of Caminar this year. During the COVID-19 crisis, she was one of the founding members of the REACH Coalition to advocate for equity and community health for all. As a result, she was asked to serve on the Leadership Council for the Recovery Initiative for San Mateo County.

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