From Tragedy to Action
On Wednesday, September 24th 2025, the Caldwell Foundation for Public Safety, hosted From Tragedy to Action in Chicago, bringing together community leaders and experts to confront the urgent challenges of violence and public safety facing our nation.
The event featured a powerful panel discussion with:
Gianno Caldwell, Fox News political analyst and Founder of the Caldwell Foundation for Public Safety
Garry McCarthy, Former Chicago Police Superintendent, host of Behind the Badge
Matt Paprocki, President and CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute
Tio Hardiman, Founder of Violence Interrupters
Together, the panelists delivered candid insights on the devastating toll of violent crime- from lives lost and families broken to neighborhoods living in fear- and outlined bold, practical steps to reverse these catastrophic trends. Their discussion emphasized the urgent need for prevention, accountability, and collaboration between residents, city leaders, and law enforcement.
By turning personal and community tragedies into a call for action, the Caldwell Foundation for Public Safety is committed to ending the cycle of violence once and for all, ensuring that every life is valued and protected.
From Tragedy to Action
On Wednesday, September 24th 2025, the Caldwell Foundation for Public Safety, hosted From Tragedy to Action in Chicago, bringing together community leaders and experts to confront the urgent challenges of violence and public safety facing our nation.
The event featured a powerful panel discussion with:
Gianno Caldwell, Fox News political analyst and Founder of the Caldwell Foundation for Public Safety
Garry McCarthy, Former Chicago Police Superintendent, host of Behind the Badge
Matt Paprocki, President and CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute
Tio Hardiman, Founder of Violence Interrupters
Together, the panelists delivered candid insights on the devastating toll of violent crime- from lives lost and families broken to neighborhoods living in fear- and outlined bold, practical steps to reverse these catastrophic trends. Their discussion emphasized the urgent need for prevention, accountability, and collaboration between residents, city leaders, and law enforcement.
By turning personal and community tragedies into a call for action, the Caldwell Foundation for Public Safety is committed to ending the cycle of violence once and for all, ensuring that every life is valued and protected.
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