What does it mean to lead and enforce with compassion, and how can public safety evolve to meet the needs of the most vulnerable? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Lambert, Director of Hawaii’s Department of Law Enforcement, to further explore the evolving intersection of public safety and mental health across the state. We discuss the vision for a more integrated approach to crisis response, the challenges and opportunities in building cross-sector trust, and the importance of leadershi...
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What does it mean to lead and enforce with compassion, and how can public safety evolve to meet the needs of the most vulnerable? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Lambert, Director of Hawaii’s Department of Law Enforcement, to further explore the evolving intersection of public safety and mental health across the state. We discuss the vision for a more integrated approach to crisis response, the challenges and opportunities in building cross-sector trust, and the importance of leadershi...
From the Streets to Stability: Reimagining Systems Change with Mayor Blangiardi
Safety, Service, and Systems Change in Hawaii
25 minutes
6 months ago
From the Streets to Stability: Reimagining Systems Change with Mayor Blangiardi
In this special limited series kickoff episode, Katie Kaahanui speaks with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi about the urgent intersection of mental health, homelessness, and public safety. The Mayor shares his personal inspiration for tackling chronic homelessness, including the relaunch and growth of key programs like CORE, the Guardianship Ad Litem initiative, and new respite centers that reunite families and deliver life-saving care. Together, Katie and the Mayor reflect on the complex...
Safety, Service, and Systems Change in Hawaii
What does it mean to lead and enforce with compassion, and how can public safety evolve to meet the needs of the most vulnerable? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Lambert, Director of Hawaii’s Department of Law Enforcement, to further explore the evolving intersection of public safety and mental health across the state. We discuss the vision for a more integrated approach to crisis response, the challenges and opportunities in building cross-sector trust, and the importance of leadershi...
