Department of Justice Convenes National Public Safety Partnership Summit

NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Department of Justice will open the National Public Safety Partnership Summit on Monday, Sept. 11. PSP was established in response to President Donald J. Trump’s executive order, which emphasizes the role of the Department of Justice in combating violent crime.

           PSP provides an innovative framework to enhance federal support of state, local and tribal law enforcement and prosecution authorities engaged in aggressively investigating and prosecuting violent criminals, specifically those involved in gun crime, drug trafficking and gang violence. Summit attendees will participate in sessions in which they explore topic areas, sample training and technical assistance, and engage in dialogue focused on finding solutions for effectively reducing violence at specific sites.

          The summit’s opening session is open to the media.

WHO:         Alan Hanson, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs

                     Duane Evans, Acting United States Attorney, Eastern District of Louisiana

          Superintendent Michael Harrison, New Orleans, Louisiana, Police Department

                              

WHEN:       MONDAY, SEPT. 11, 2017, 8:30 a.m. -9:15 a.m. CDT

WHERE:     Sheraton New Orleans

                      500 Canal St.

                      New Orleans, LA  70130

                                   

NOTE: All media must present government-issued photo I.D. (such as a driver’s license) as well as valid media credentials.  Media may begin arriving at 7:30 a.m. CDT.          

All cameras must be pre-set by 8:15 a.m. For inquiries related to on-site media logistics, contact James.Goodwin@usdoj.gov or 202-353-5624