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Charity Journal feature image for the Lampkin Foundation’s Center for Community Resilience in Ontario, California
Charity Journal Features the Lampkin Foundation’s Vision for the Center for Community Resilience 670 551 Stories That Build

Charity Journal Features the Lampkin Foundation’s Vision for the Center for Community Resilience

The D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation is grateful to Charity Journal for featuring our vision for the Center for Community Resilience, a proposed disaster resilience hub in Ontario, California. The article…

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Community members gathered in Pacific Palisades during fire recovery efforts
Honoring a Voice of Strength: Remembering Larry Vein and His Legacy in the Palisades 1024 587 Stories That Build

Honoring a Voice of Strength: Remembering Larry Vein and His Legacy in the Palisades

The Pacific Palisades community has lost a powerful voice, a dedicated advocate, and a man whose presence helped guide others through one of their most difficult chapters. Larry Vein, widely…

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Deputy D’Andre Lampkin in Julius Boyd Loving replica uniform with Dr Chris Waters NOBLE and Robert Knight First AME Church at Los Angeles ceremony
Honoring Legacy in Unity: Leaders Gather to Remember Deputy Julius Boyd Loving 1024 683 Stories That Build

Honoring Legacy in Unity: Leaders Gather to Remember Deputy Julius Boyd Loving

Leaders from law enforcement, government, and the community gathered in Los Angeles at Evergreen Cemetery to honor Deputy Julius Boyd Loving, a pioneering figure in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…

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Build a Neighborhood Resilience Team in 30 Days • Free Starter Kit / Step-by-step plan + templates to get organized fast.
Build a Neighborhood Resilience Team in 30 Days 1024 576 Stories That Build

Build a Neighborhood Resilience Team in 30 Days

Why 30 Days Is Enough When phones go dark and freeways clog, the first responders are neighbors. A resilient block doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built with clear roles, simple tools,…

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An LAPD helicopter flies above a concrete channel of the Los Angeles River as officers respond to a vehicle pursuit involving a suspect who fled into storm drains beneath the 6th Street Bridge.
The Growing Threat of Trail-Based Vehicle Evasion & Targeted Facility Thefts 686 386 D'Andre Lampkin

The Growing Threat of Trail-Based Vehicle Evasion & Targeted Facility Thefts

As vehicle pursuits increasingly spill into Los Angeles County’s park trails, riverbeds, and storm drain systems, law enforcement agencies face mounting challenges in both suspect apprehension and public safety preservation.…

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A visual representation of law enforcement officers prioritizing health and fitness while fostering positive connections with local residents.
The Importance of Physical Fitness in Law Enforcement: Enhancing Officer Well-Being and Community Engagement 1024 576 D'Andre Lampkin

The Importance of Physical Fitness in Law Enforcement: Enhancing Officer Well-Being and Community Engagement

Abstract Physical fitness is a cornerstone of law enforcement readiness, directly influencing officer health, operational performance, and community trust. Departments across the United States, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…

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Ontario neighborhood housing with ADU development
Planning for Affordability: Local Zoning Innovations to Address Housing Shortages 952 634 D'Andre Lampkin

Planning for Affordability: Local Zoning Innovations to Address Housing Shortages

California’s housing crisis isn’t confined to its coastal cities; it is reshaping communities like Ontario and the Inland Empire every day. Families are struggling with rising rents, limited housing options,…

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City of Ontario City Hall
Public Safety as a Foundational Enabler of Urban Resilience: Implications for Economic Stability, Mobility, and Community Development 1024 768 D'Andre Lampkin

Public Safety as a Foundational Enabler of Urban Resilience: Implications for Economic Stability, Mobility, and Community Development

Abstract This article argues that public safety is not merely a local government function, but the bedrock upon which economic prosperity, infrastructural development, mobility, and community services are built. Through…

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A wide-shot photo of the White House meeting table with Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders
Collaborative Diplomacy and Stakeholder Engagement: President Donald Trump’s Historic White House Meeting with Ukraine, Russia, and European Leaders 760 507 D'Andre Lampkin

Collaborative Diplomacy and Stakeholder Engagement: President Donald Trump’s Historic White House Meeting with Ukraine, Russia, and European Leaders

Abstract In the aftermath of prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine, President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House following his bilateral meeting…

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Use of Force in U.S. Policing 2025 – Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Use of Force in U.S. Policing: Evolving Complexities and Shifting Dynamics in 2025 1024 577 D'Andre Lampkin

Use of Force in U.S. Policing: Evolving Complexities and Shifting Dynamics in 2025

Abstract Use of force remains one of the most debated and scrutinized aspects of law enforcement in the United States. This paper examines developments in 2025 relating to the legal…

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