Harvard University released a list of government initiatives called “Bright Ideas” Tuesday that recognized Madison Police Department’s program to advocate for cyber safety.
The program, created almost three years ago, aims to raise awareness about cyber crime and injustice and promote safe internet use among all ages, according to a video created by MPD.
In order to be selected to the list of initiatives, programs must be run by some sort of government, must be currently in operation and have sufficient resources for operation. The selected initiatives were chosen by a panel of policy experts at Harvard’s Ash Center.
“Bright Idea” honorees will be showcased in an online database created by the Ash Center’s Government Innovators Network to allow policymakers the opportunity to share new ideas, according to the center’s website.
