In 2021, as office workers and visitors returned to the District, the DCBID Safety Team enhanced its visibility and its strategic deployment. The team deterred illegal activity, assisted people and properties, and reported maintenance-related issues. The team continues to patrol the District to ensure the areas remain safe and clean for those who live, work, and play in the District. DISTRICT SAFETY In response to changing pedestrian activity throughout the year, the DCBID Safety Team deployments were continually adjusted to enhance public safety by providing higher visibility - both in vehicle and on foot. Additionally, the DCBID designed special signage that was posted on trash cans throughout the District and distributed to parking operators to help protect parkers from vehicle break-ins.
SAFETY TRAINING The DCBID contracts safety services through Allied Universal Services (AUS) who provides upto-date training to the Safety Team which included COVID-19 safety measures and scenario training in 2021. Additionally, all our Safety Team members are trained in the Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB). This 16-hour course specifically trains our team on how to respond to aggressive behavior using de-escalation techniques to effect peaceful resolutions.
2021 Annual Report I Downtown Center Business Improvement District
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