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Members of the I-CARE Team are selected by the Chief of Police from a pool of diverse interfaith community members representing a wide range of interests and experiences who have demonstrated a desire to collaborate and build community relationships, communicate, and solve problems.
The I-CARE Team is comprised of 17 members. Twelve members will be selected by the Chief of Police. Five at-large members will come from the Raleigh Police Chaplain program. Exceptions to the number of members will be made at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
Dr. Wayne Beatty, Chairperson
Lincolnville AME Church
Term: 12 months
"Having served Wake County and the Raleigh community as a law enforcement officer for over 30 years and a religious leader for over 20 years, I have had the opportunity to see things from several perspectives. I believe this ICARE Team brings the right community together."
Dr. Randy Carter, Vice Chairperson
Term: 12 months
"To learn how I can better love our community, better serve the community and better understand the challenges our community faces."
Lisa Bauer
Seven Marks Church
Term: 12 months
"I want to be a part of working toward goals for the betterment of our communities. It’s imperative that in order to make a greater impact we have to join together to put some goals and solutions in place."
Bishop Darnell Dixon
Bible Way Temple Apostolic
Term: 18 months
"I am joining to serve the community."
Reverend Doug Gamble
Crossroads Fellowship
Term: 18 months
"I will invest more time in community leadership connecting to faith-based communities, non-profits and marketplace communities to help build unity and trust across all sectors."
Reverend Kimberly Lamb
St. James United Methodist Church
Term: 12 months
"I am committed to fostering healthy relationships. Now is the time to be involved in proactive, productive conversation and action to build community between cultures, races, and genders."
Pastor Jose Pieretti
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Term: 18 months
"In the wake of heightened tensions due to racial concerns, and the unfortunate pairing of political rhetoric, it is imperative for us to actively engage in bringing a safe space for reconciliation."
Ira Richman
Temple Beth Or
Term: 18 months
"Communities of faith are important stakeholders in maintaining and helping to build best policing for everyone and building trust through understanding. Together we can move forward."
Dr. Jeffrey Robinson
Juniper Missionary Baptist Church
Term: 18 months
"As a former police officer, I will work towards improving relationships and transparency, build bridges, and create dialogue with the community and community stakeholders."
Bishop Ronald W. Sharpe
Powerhouse Church of Jesus Christ
Term: 12 months
"Collaborating with the police department and the I-CARE Team is a great start at strengthening relationships and communication among churches, neighborhoods, schools, businesses, etc."
Rabbi Eric Solomon
Beth Meyer Synogogue
Term: 18 months
"I feel grateful for law enforcement, and I hope to serve as an agent for positive relationships between law enforcement officials and the citizens of Raleigh."
Venerable Miao Jou Shih
Fo Guang Shan Temple
Term: 18 months
"I would like to work collaboratively with people of diverse perspectives and experiences to help the community to getting better."
Dr. Joe Stevenson
Macedonia New Life Church
Term: 12 months
"As a pastor and community leader I consider being part of this important initiative to be a part of my charge."