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Raleigh Police ICARE Team Members

I-CARE: Interfaith Community Ambassadors for Responsive Engagement

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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.

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member Dr. Wayne Beatty

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Dr. Wayne Beatty

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."

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member Bishop Darnell Dixon

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Bishop Darnell Dixon

Bishop Darnell Dixon

Bible Way Temple Apostolic    
Term: 18 months

"I am joining to serve the community."

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member Rev. Robert Hodges

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Reverend Robert Hodges

Reverend Robert Hodges

St. Paul AME Church    
Term: 18 months

"To help the community."

Raleigh Police ICARE Ira Richman

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Ira Richman

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."

Raleigh Police ICARE Jeffrey Robinson

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Dr. Jeffrey Robinson

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."

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member Bishop Ronald W. Sharpe

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Bishop Ronald W. Sharpe

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."

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Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Venerable Miao Jou

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."

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member Dr. Joe Stevenson

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Dr. Joe Stevenson

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."

Raleigh Police Department Chaplains

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Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Rev. Paul Anderson

Rev. Paul Anderson

The Fountain of Raleigh

Henry Vandergriff iCare Team Member

Rev. Henry Vandergriff

Lamb's Christian Center

 

 

 

Rev. Ken Wagnon

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Rev. Ken Wagnon

Rev. Ken Wagnon

Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church

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Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member 
Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky

Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky of CYP Raleigh

Sha’arei Israel-Chabad of Raleigh

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Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Rev. Peter Rochelle

Rev. Peter Rochelle

Church of the Rock

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Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Rev. Jimmy Gibbs

Rev. Jimmy Gibbs

LGBTQIA+

Rev. Matthew Holst

Raleigh Police ICARE Team Member
Rev. Matthew Holst

Rev. Matthew Holst

Shiloh Presbyterian Church

Contact

 

Raleigh Police Department Chief's Office
Michael Ballen
919-996-1226

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