Increased training and support will give the community members the knowledge and skills to assist each other as well as their families. Regular interactions with community members outside of crisis situations allow public safety agencies to educate and prepare the community for potential hazards. Proactive engagement helps to prevent incidents and ensures residents are well-informed and prepared. Exposure to these types of skills, may lead to an interest in learning more, encouraging community members to actively engage with public safety initiatives. Creating a sense of involvement and co-ownership in ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. Initiatives like the "Stop the Bleed," CPR programs, and tutoring initiatives would give community members further knowledge, and enhance trust, communication, engagement, and overall community well-being.

Durham Police Athletic League (DPAL) has partnered with Merrick Moore and Oak Grove Elementary Schools and the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club to offer tutoring after school once a week. DPAL has also partnered with Y.E. Smith Elementary to offer a “crash-a-class” during gym so that officers can engage students in whatever activity they are participating in.  The Durham Fire Dept. (DFD) has been offering the Stop the Bleed/ CPR and Fire Extinguisher trainings to school staff, community groups such as Families Moving Forward, and Creative Childcare, and businesses such as the Carolina Theatre, and Duke Citizen Police Academy. Stop the Bleed/ CPR topped 300 participants in 2024. Fire Extinguisher training had 383 participants last year.