DEI Quotes

“The City of Dublin confronting and addressing its racism and prejudice is not meant to be a one-year movement or a one-time slogan; the creation of the Community Task Force is meant to represent the constant and long-lasting movement of making Dublin the inclusive city it can be.”

“One of my most valuable takeaways from this experience has been the knowledge I have gained about how to collaborate with others to propose and plan initiatives to bring about change, and developing the City’s resources to promote and celebrate diversity has taught me how to actively and deeply engage with the Dublin community.”

“This work is also rewarding as it has offered all different community representations a platform to strengthen our outreach and build bridges as value-add conduits. This experience is very promising and is a base for a lot more service delivery work that this commission can offer and deliver as we build the momentum.”

“A key realization, in my opinion, is that these values — diversity, equity and inclusion — can’t be accomplished by establishing a task force. In fact, our efforts on the Community Task Force are just an initial step if we care about creating a welcoming, inclusive and equitable Dublin. Our recommendations will take significant time, commitment and resources, but we can make a difference if we work together and stay involved!”

“The most valuable takeaway from this partnership with the Dublin Police Department (DPD) over the past 10 months has been the willingness of both sides (the DPD and the Chief’s Advisory Committee members) to work in a spirit of cooperation aimed at establishing a foundation of police-community engagement where: 1.) diversity in all its many forms is recognized and respected; 2.) policies, procedures and protocols that represent best practices at assuring equitable and just treatment for any and all who may have a law enforcement encounter and/or interaction with a Dublin police officer or representative are intentionally implemented and embraced; and 3.) the community appreciates and respects the complexity and stress of an officer’s job, knows that DPD is a highly accredited law enforcement organization, and recognizes and appreciates that the DPD is forward-acting in its commitment to DEI and DEI-related matters. The above said, we all recognize that there is much work still to be done to cement that foundation (and build upon it), so we will journey on.”

“I am honored to serve among this group of individuals willing to jump with both feet into difficult yet vital discussions in order to strengthen the Dublin Police Department’s ability to fully serve Dublin’s diverse community. I believe this group’s willingness to lead through vulnerable, respectful dialogue can serve to amplify the voices of those who may otherwise not be heard and act as a model for mindful, ongoing growth in the Dublin community for years to come.”

“I have been on the Dublin Community Task Force for a year and have had many great conversations with Mayor Amorose Groomes, City Manager Dana McDaniel and City staff members, and my fellow Task Force members. We came up with many good ideas to make Dublin a welcoming, thriving city for people of different background and walks of life. I’m proud to be a Dublin resident and a member of the Community Task Force.”

“For the past several months, we were able to have in depth conversations and discussions: police diversity and inclusion training, School Resource Officers’ interaction with students, mental health training, use of force protocols, body camera practices and current events.

“Dublin Police joined the Asian community on several events including standing in solidarity against anti-Asian hate. I am grateful for the open and transparent conversation. I appreciate the collaboration among the committee members and multiple communities.

“We are working very hard trying to help identify any opportunities to improve for the Dublin Police Department. The more we share our experiences and perspectives, the more the community can come together as one.”