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Safety Advisory Team

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130 Years of Combined Leadership, Vision & Impact

Get ready to meet an extraordinary team of advisors with over 130 years of combined experience in public safety, mentorship, and community transformation. These dedicated men bring unmatched expertise from across the spectrum—prevention, policing, corrections, and reentry—each offering a vital perspective that strengthens Unified Safety’s mission.

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Our Mission

Unified Safety exists to reduce crime and prevent senseless violence by addressing the systemic lack of opportunity, the breakdown of the family unit, and the failure to invest in people. We believe real safety starts with real people—not more buildings, not more political deals.
It’s time to invest in human capital.

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Whether guiding strategic programs or mentoring the next generation, their leadership is rooted in real-life experience and an unwavering commitment to solutions that work. 

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Bruce C. Carter is a dedicated American changemaker who has spent the past 20 years advancing positive social outcomes through advocacy, innovation, and impact-driven solutions.

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Marshall Cotton is a dedicated and experienced coach, referee, and corrections professional of 35 years with a lifelong passion for sports and mentorship.

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Sgt Ford has over 24 years of service as a Dallas police officer and is building a legacy for his grandchildren as the owner of a security coustlant firm.

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Byron graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1994 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and soon relocated to Des Moines, Iowa. From the moment he arrived, he dedicated himself to serving youth and families throughout Central Iowa.

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Sgt. Smith is the President of  National Black Police Association Dallas Chapter and has over 27 years of  service with the Dallas Police Department. 

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