National Law Enforcement Leaders To Share Community Safety Strategies with Arizona Audience in Washington, D.C.
PHOENIX, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The HeroZona Foundation has announced its National Leadership & Public Safety Forum, an exclusive event set for Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Law Enforcement Museum, 444 E Street NW, Washington, D.C. Held during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 55th Annual Legislative Conference, the forum will bring together an Arizona audience and national law enforcement leaders for an update on the issues, priorities, and leadership shaping public safety nationwide.
The program will also include Arizona's 21st annual Nonpartisan Brunch, continuing more than two decades of Arizona civic engagement at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference.
The National Leadership & Public Safety Forum is presented by Peregrine, a leading data integration platform that helps public safety agencies make data-driven decisions, power operations, and maintain strong community relationships.
"At Peregrine, we believe effective public safety starts with connected, accountable data, giving agencies the tools to serve their communities with transparency and trust," said Cathryn Masters, Growth and Engagement Lead for Arizona, Peregrine Technologies. "We're proud to sponsor the Congressional Black Caucus's Arizona Public Safety Leadership panel, an event that reflects exactly what we champion: bringing diverse leadership and community voices into the conversation about how public safety technology should be built and governed. Arizona's law enforcement community is doing important work on collaboration and accountability, and we're honored to support a dialogue that helps move that work forward."
The forum will provide Arizona attendees with an opportunity to hear directly from national leaders about the current state and future of public safety and leadership across the country.
"This event reflects the power of civic engagement and the enduring legacy of Arizona's leadership at the Congressional Black Caucus," said Alan "AP" Powell, chairman of AP & Associates – Strategic Alliances, U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran, and founder of HeroZona. "We look forward to bringing together national leaders in public safety at this year's forum who inspire action and future generations who will carry that mission forward."
The program will be moderated by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., a civil rights icon, environmental advocate, and president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association.
Phoenix Vice Mayor and District 8 Council Member Kesha Hodge Washington, the first Black woman elected to the Phoenix City Council, will serve as mistress of ceremonies. Washington is also co-chair of the Arizona Delegation to the 55th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference.
"Our presence at the Congressional Black Caucus reminds us that when we show up, speak out and vote, we shape the future not just of Arizona, but of our nation," said Washington. "It's a testament to the impact Arizonans have made through decades of civic engagement."
The program is supported by APS, SRP, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the Arizona Office of African-American Affairs, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, SECURUS Technologies, Motorola, and the Office of Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington.
The HeroZona Foundation leads community-focused initiatives across education, entrepreneurship, and employment. Programs include Phoenix Tools 4 School, The Bridge Forum, Holiday Bike Giveaways, MLK Celebrating the Dream, Play It Forward, Veterans Reach to Teach, and the HeroZona Forgotten Heroes Breakfast, among others. Most recently, the foundation launched Blue Zones Activate, a well-being initiative in South Phoenix designed to make the community a healthier place to live, work and thrive.
For more information about the foundation's community program partnerships, visit HeroZona.org or follow on Facebook.com/HeroZonaOrg.
About the HeroZona Foundation
The HeroZona Foundation is a non-profit organization that empowers Heroes in the community through entrepreneurship, employment, and education. The group works with veterans, first responders and those that bring social good to future generations and underserved communities. The foundation's mission is to create opportunities for the brave men and women who serve their country, and community, every day. For more information, please visit HeroZona.org.
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