October marks National Crime Prevention Month, a time to promote awareness and encourage community action to create safer neighborhoods. Across Washington, crime prevention professionals and community members continue to make a difference by strengthening local connections, sharing safety tips, and supporting prevention initiatives.
The Washington State Crime Prevention Association (WSCPA) recently celebrated these efforts during its 47th Annual Crime Prevention and Community Engagement Conference in Vancouver, Washington. The event recognized outstanding contributions to public safety, honoring Jennifer Carl and Iko Knyphausen as Outstanding Volunteers of the Year, Nic Li as the Outstanding Crime Prevention and Community Engagement Award recipient, and Jon Gerondale as the Practitioner of the Year. The Kent Police Department’s Community Engagement Unit earned the Unit of the Year Award, while Stephanie Hynes received the President’s Award. A special Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dave Morris for his decades of service in Spokane County and statewide leadership.
WR congratulates all award winners for their commitment to building safer, stronger communities and thanks everyone working to advance crime prevention efforts across our state.
