Overland Park will participate in a pilot program with the Strong Cities Network designed to help communities prevent and combat hate, extremism, polarization and terrorism. Money to support the city’s participation in the pilot comes from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The city has been putting the pieces together on the pilot program for the past year. City officials plan to soon release a survey seeking to gather information about residents’ experiences with hate, extremism and polarization that have threatened their safety. “We are working to connect with anyone who has experienced hate or extremism to learn how to best support them. We hope this community can highlight blind spots to safety and inclusion so everyone can feel connected and safe in Overland Park,” Dehner said in an emailed statement to the Post.
Source: Johnson County Post
