Raleigh Police I-CARE Team Members

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.

Pastor Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, Chairperson 

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."

Ira Richman, Vice-Chairperson

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."

Pastor Jose Colon

Iglesia Hispania Macedonia
Term: 12 months

“I want to promote trust between the Spanish community and the Police.”

Deacon Gary Hartman

Southbridge Fellowship Church
Term: 18 months

“To Help Raleigh Police Department foster improved community relationships.”

Rev. Dr. Randy McKinney

Longview Baptist Church
Term: 18 months

“I believe in the ICARE mission and vision.”

Judah Segal

Jewish Community Relations Council
Term: 18 months

“I want to offer mutual support and understanding to people of all backgrounds.”

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."

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."

Karen Fiorini

Director of Local Outreach, Providence Church

"I want to serve the community."

Raleigh Police Department Chaplains

Rev. Paul Anderson

The Fountain of Raleigh

Rev. Henry Vandergriff

Lamb's Christian Center

Rev. Ken Wagnon

Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church

Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky of CYP Raleigh

Sha’arei Israel-Chabad of Raleigh

Rev. Jimmy Gibbs

LGBTQIA+

Rev. Matthew Holst

Shiloh Presbyterian Church