2026 Area Initiative Project – 3rd Public Meeting – Area 5+6

The Casper Police Department has scheduled the third round of public meetings for the 2026 Area Initiative Project. Community members are encouraged to attend the meeting designated for their area.
Area Maps -> https://www.casperwy.gov/news_detail_T6_R196.php
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Meeting Schedule
Areas 1 and 2
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ford Wyoming Center – Three Trails Meeting Rooms
Areas 3 and 4
Thursday, August 27, 2026
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ford Wyoming Center – Three Trails Meeting Rooms
Areas 5 and 6
Friday, August 28, 2026
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Ford Wyoming Center – Three Trails Meeting Rooms
Please enter through the main doors of the Ford Wyoming Center.
About the Area Initiative Project
The 2026 Area Initiative Project is a structured, community-focused effort designed to proactively strengthen neighborhood safety through collaboration with residents.
Each of Casper’s six geographic areas is assigned a Casper Police lieutenant or a pair of sergeants who take a focused, hands-on approach to understanding local safety conditions. These commanders work directly with residents, patrol officers, and community partners to identify concerns and implement practical, area-specific solutions.
First quarter meetings, held in January 2026, provided residents with crime and activity data specific to their area and offered an opportunity for open dialogue with officers.
During the second quarter meetings, community members received information on the safety improvement project or projects developed for their area. Officers outlined project goals, progress, and next steps, while engaging residents in discussion about how to work together to improve neighborhood safety.
Throughout the summer, project leads have been working to implement the Safety Improvement Projects developed for each of Casper’s six policing areas. These projects were shaped by concerns identified by residents, area-specific data, and conversations held during the first two rounds of community meetings.
The next series of meetings will provide residents with updates on the work completed so far, early results, and the steps that remain. This will also be the community’s final opportunity to offer feedback and direction before project work concludes in early November. The meetings are also a great opportunity to meet the officers assigned to your area, learn more about their work, ask questions and share information about public safety concerns in your neighborhood.