Strategic planning at the county level requires a multi‑faceted, multidisciplinary approach to public health, public safety, and behavioral health. By integrating behavioral threat assessment with community health initiatives and cross‑sector teams, leaders can build sustainable, prevention‑focused frameworks for resilience. Explore the core strategies that define high‑impact countywide protection.
Public Health – Lucas County
Lucas County implements a community-led plan to reduce violence by treating it as a public health issue. By addressing root causes and investing in neighborhoods, the strategy creates sustainable safety reductions.
- Early intervention and cross-sector coordination to prevent targeted violence before it occurs.
- Multidisciplinary prevention planning focused on local data and community engagement.
- Addressing underlying factors such as housing stability and mental health access.
Public Safety – Summit County
A collaborative, public safety-framework designed to prevent radicalization and targeted violence through early identification, intervention, and cross-sector coordination.
- Led by the Summit County Department of Public Safety
- Integrated Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM)
- Mental health partnerships and community-based prevention
- Enhanced resilience and countywide preparedness
Behavioral Health – Wood County
A collaborative, public health-informed framework designed to prevent targeted violence through early intervention, cross-sector coordination, and community engagement. Developed in partnership with local and state agencies, the strategy integrates Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) practices to enhance resilience and equity.
- Early detection through multidisciplinary BTAM teams and data-driven prevention planning.
- Cross-sector collaboration between public health, law enforcement, and mental health agencies.
- Sustainable community engagement focused on long-term safety, resilience, and equity.