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Committee on Public Safety (PS)

Chair: Commissioner Francois Barrilleaux, 1B02

Meeting: Second Tuesday of the month. Please see the calendar for timely updates. Register for/join the Zoom meeting here.

Use this link to apply to be a committee member or email 1b@anc.dc.gov with questions!

Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes
Public Safety Committee Meeting Recordings

The Public Safety Committee (PS) reviews and monitors rules and regulations pertaining to police and fire regulations, police protection, fire prevention, emergency medical services, homeland security, criminal justice, human rights, and public safety.

Committee Membership

The Committee strives to have wide representation from across the ANC. Email 1B@anc.dc.gov if you are interested in serving on the committee.

2026 ANC 1B Public Safety Committee Members

Clare Considine, SMD 1B02

Karen Gaal, SMD 1B05

Elaine Gin, SMD 1B01

Brandon Mcclain, SMD 1B05

Nakapan Phungephorn, SMD 1B03

Leah Tribbett, SMD 1B08

Julius Duhan, SMD 1B02

Maria Langholtz, SMD

2025 Committee Highlights

  • Elevated focus on youth engagement and violence prevention through partnerships with violence interrupters, recreation centers, and youth-serving organizations.

  • Strengthened coordination with MPD, federal partners, and Howard University Public Safety on curfew enforcement, camera use, patrol coverage, and community safety strategies.

  • Monitored crime trends, including shootings, robberies, narcotics activity, crowd management, and juvenile safety, particularly along U Street and surrounding corridors.

  • Supported development of resolutions on violence interruption, U.S. Attorney transparency, youth programming, and unified accountability in public safety initiatives.

  • Raised community concerns around federal law enforcement actions, racial profiling, and the impacts of the federal MPD takeover.

  • Explored opportunities to activate parks and recreation spaces for youth programming, Late Night Hype events, and community partnerships.

  • Promoted initiatives like Camera Connect, Safe Passage, public safety walks, and collaboration with service providers to improve neighborhood safety and access to resources.