Mayor Andy Berke outlined the duties of new public safety coordinator Paul Smith.
His responsibilities will include:
• Coordination of efforts focused on providing opportunities for at-risk youth.
• Growing community partnerships with agencies to move toward common outcomes.
• Improving data collection efforts internal to city government and providing support to community agencies to allow for coordinated data collection.
• Monitoring progress of implementing policies within the mayor's public safety plan including the High Point Initiative.
• Providing regular updates to the mayor and key staff on the implementation of the comprehensive crime strategy.
Mr.
Smith has served as principal of Howard High School since 2007. Prior to that, he served as assistant principal of Orchard Knob Middle School and a teacher at Tyner High School.
He is the recipient of several awards, including the NAACP Image Award for Educator of the Year.