Building Safer Communities: Coach Pete Enterprises Partners with KDPS

Recent reports highlighted a powerful new partnership between the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) and Coach Pete Enterprises. Together, we are launching youth-focused anti-violence and conflict resolution programs designed to give young people the tools to navigate challenges, resolve disputes, and build stronger communities.

Why This Partnership Matters

At a time when too many young people are facing violence, pressure, and limited options, it takes united action to change the narrative. KDPS brings the commitment and resources of local law enforcement. Coach Pete Enterprises brings the lived experience, motivational speaking, and proven methods of resilience and leadership training.

What the Programs Will Do

• Conflict Resolution Workshops – Helping youth learn practical strategies to de-escalate conflicts before they turn violent.
• Leadership Training – Equipping young people with the mindset and confidence to lead themselves and their peers positively.
• Community Engagement – Creating safe spaces for youth to connect with mentors, officers, and leaders who believe in them.

A Message of Gratitude

I am deeply grateful to KDPS for recognizing the urgency of this work and choosing to partner with us. Collaboration is the key to lasting change, and I believe this partnership is a model of how law enforcement and community leaders can come together to empower the next generation.

Looking Ahead

These programs are just the beginning. Our shared vision is not only to reduce violence, but also to build a culture of accountability, empathy, and resilience that carries far beyond Kalamazoo. When young people learn to resolve conflicts with strength and compassion, they don’t just change their own lives—they change entire communities.