Safer Downtown

A network of public and private partners piloting strategies to ensure a safe city.

About Safer Downtown

Downtown Columbus is a neighborhood where everyone should feel safe.
That’s why Downtown Columbus, Inc. is working with the City of Columbus and public- and
private-sector leaders to spearhead Safer Downtown. The program integrates tried-and-true
safety methods with new, technology-enabled approaches to ensure a safe Downtown.

Key Components

There are three key components to the program:

Security Technology and CamerasA network of security cameras, radio and phone lines that are monitored 24/7 at the Safer Downtown Command Center. 

Information Sharing: Data and information sharing across Safer Downtown partners to guide decisions on safety improvements. 

Environmental Design: Ensuring proper lighting and visibility are incorporated into current and future development.

Safer Downtown Partners

Inclusive of both the private and public sectors, Safer Downtown partners meet monthly to review current data, analyze trends, and implement safety plans and investments 

City of Columbus Public Safety

Columbus Division of Police

City of Columbus Mayor's Office

City Attorney's Office

Columbus Metropolitan Library

Columbus State Community College

Downtown Columbus, Inc.

Edwards Companies

Experience Columbus

Franklin County

Greater Columbus Convention Center

Huntington

Nationwide

Nationwide Realty Investors

Special Improvement Districts

State of Ohio