Goal

Deter and/or reduce crime within the District, respecting the civil and human rights of all persons in the District, while making the best use of public and private resources, thereby encouraging businesses and commercial activity within the District.

Objectives

• Provide a comprehensive public safety program
• Increase the visibility of crime deterrence measures in the District
• Enhance the District's positive public image as a safe area in which to work and transact business
• Provide a public relations program for information dissemination to promote and improve public awareness emphasizing public safety

Programs

• Formation of a District Safety Initiative that coordinates the efforts of the Houston Police Department, Harris County Constable Precinct 7, METRO Police, HISD Police, Texas Medical Center Police, Texas Southern University Campus Police, University of Houston Campus Police and Houston Community College Campus Police to promote enhanced public safety, effective cooperation, and law enforcement information sharing within the District.
• Monitoring criminal activity within the District and providing periodic safety briefings, in conjunction with law enforcement entities, for property managers, interested citizens, and local private security personnel.
• Monitoring the development of crime deterrence technology and programs in other areas and updating the District's programs as needed to provide safety services that are effective and cost-efficient.
• Providing crime prevention, anti-gang and drug awareness programs and safety seminars for the benefit of property owners, residents and tenants within the District.