Raleigh Police I-CARE Team Members

Members of the I-CARE Team are selected by the Chief of Police from a pool of diverse interfaith community members representing a wide range of interests and experiences who have demonstrated a desire to collaborate and build community relationships, communicate, and solve problems.

The I-CARE Team is comprised of 17 members. Twelve members will be selected by the Chief of Police. Five at-large members will come from the Raleigh Police Chaplain program. Exceptions to the number of members will be made at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

Pastor Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, Chairperson 

Juniper Missionary Baptist Church
Term: 18 months

"As a former police officer, I will work towards improving relationships and transparency, build bridges, and create dialogue with the community and community stakeholders."

Ira Richman, Vice-Chairperson

Temple Beth Or
Term: 18 months

"Communities of faith are important stakeholders in maintaining and helping to build best policing for everyone and building trust through understanding. Together we can move forward."

Pastor Jose Colon

Iglesia Hispania Macedonia
Term: 12 months

“I want to promote trust between the Spanish community and the Police.”

Deacon Gary Hartman

Southbridge Fellowship Church
Term: 18 months

“To Help Raleigh Police Department foster improved community relationships.”

Rev. Dr. Randy McKinney

Trinity Baptist Church
Term: 18 months

“I believe in the ICARE mission and vision.”

Judah Segal

Jewish Community Relations Council
Term: 18 months

“I want to offer mutual support and understanding to people of all backgrounds.”

Venerable Miao Jou Shih

Fo Guang Shan Temple
Term: 18 months

"I would like to work collaboratively with people of diverse perspectives and experiences to help the community to getting better."

Karen Fiorini

Providence Church, Director of Local Outreach
Term: 12 months

"I want to serve the community."

Faiz Fareed

Islamic Association of Raleigh, Outreach Chair
Term: 18 months

"I want to build a stronger relationship with the community and the police department."

Pastor Claudio Diaz

Pacto de Vida Eterna
Term: 12 months

"I want to work with the Community and the Raleigh Police Department to form a team. "

Father Peter Devereux

St. Joseph Catholic Church
Term: 12 months

"I want to be part of an organization that fosters unity amongst our different communities."

Dr. Rev. Bankole Akinbinu

Baptist Grove Church
Term: 12-months

" I am committed to serving in my local community and desire to see the community thrive."

Raleigh Police Department Chaplains

Rev. Paul Anderson

The Fountain of Raleigh

Rev. Henry Vandergriff

Lamb's Christian Center

Rev. Ken Wagnon

Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church

Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky of CYP Raleigh

Sha’arei Israel-Chabad of Raleigh

Rev. Matthew Holst

Shiloh Presbyterian Church

Dr. Joseph Stevenson

Macedonia New Life Church