The Pulse of Crime: Safety, Perception and Business Impact - May 2025

Description

At the heart of any thriving community is safety—the foundation for workforce retention, economic growth and long-term success. The Pulse of Crime: Safety, Perception and Business Impact will bring together local law enforcement leaders for a robust discussion on the state of safety and crime in our region. The police chiefs will discuss their newly released 2024 crime reports, revealing the reality behind the numbers and the impact of crime trends on business and our community. This will be an opportunity to hear from Moorhead’s new police chief, get an update on downtown safety from the Fargo police chief, and hear from the West Fargo police chief how one of the fastest growing cities in the state is controlling crime. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, engage in meaningful discussions, and help shape a safer, more resilient community for businesses and residents.

Key topics of discussion:

• Crime trends and business impacts
• Building stronger partnerships with law enforcement
• Addressing top business safety concerns
• Security measures and technology solutions
• Crime perception
• Crime rates and business growth
• Policy and advocacy for safer business communities

AGENDA

Welcome and Introduction

• Shawn Paschke, Xcel Energy

— — Audience Pulse Check — —

Panel

• Chris Helmick, Chief of Police, Moorhead Police Department
• Peter Nielsen, Chief of Police, West Fargo Police Department
• David Zibolski, Chief of Police, The Fargo Police Department
• Moderated by Katherine Grindberg, Executive Vice President, FMWF Chamber

— — Audience Pulse Check — —

Closing Remarks

• Katherine Grindberg, Executive Vice President, FMWF Chamber