Raleigh Police ICARE 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.

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."

Bishop Darnell Dixon

Bible Way Temple Apostolic    
Term: 18 months

"I am joining to serve the community."

Reverend Robert Hodges

St. Paul AME Church    
Term: 18 months

"To help the community."

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."

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."

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. Peter Rochelle

Church of the Rock

Rev. Jimmy Gibbs

LGBTQIA+

Rev. Matthew Holst

Shiloh Presbyterian Church