Scottsdale City Council’s new Community Safety subcommittee held it’s inaugural meeting Sept. 25 and will gather again in at 2 p.m, Nov. 12 .

The purpose of the subcommittee is to examine policies, initiatives and enforcement strategies to strengthen public safety in Scottsdale, according to a press release.

Their work is expected to center on policy and operational conversations focused on reducing community nuisances, improving neighborhood livability and ensuring a coordinated, proactive approach to keeping Scottsdale safe.

The three city council representatives on the subcommittee are Vice Mayor Adam Kwasman and council members Jan Dubauskas and Kathy Littlefield. City staff supporting the subcommittee include City Manager Greg Caton, Interim City Attorney Luis Santaella, and Police Chief Joe LeDuc.

Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas was unanimously elected as chair of the subcommittee. Members also voted to include the Scottsdale Fire Department, inviting Fire Chief Tom Shannon to participate in future meetings in accordance with the community safety mandate which created the subcommittee.

The subcommittee’s next meeting is Nov. 10 at City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.