Advocating for improvements to safety is one of the ways the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ addresses downtown safety. Whether it’s through the media or one-on-one meetings with government officials, we work hard to create solutions in our downtown.
Downtown Safety Editorials (Coming Soon)
• Increasing Policing Patrol Presence Downtown, date
By Stefano Grande
• Re: BIZ spin lacks credibility, date
By Stefano Grande
• A Vision for Downtown Safety, date
By Stefano Grande
Advocacy Achievements
- Distinguish downtown from District One – the District One map on CrimeStats, the Winnipeg Police Service’s crime tracking system, now clearly outlines the downtown boundaries (according to the City Bylaw), distinguishing downtown from the 16 other neighbourhoods in District One
- Assisting intoxicated people – With funding from the Winnipeg Partnership Agreement, Outreach Patrol members move intoxicated people into safer environments. Response times have dropped from an average of 65 minutes to 10 minutes.
- More beat cops – after many meetings, the City and Winnipeg Police Service have committed to more beat cops downtown, especially on Portage Avenue.
On-going Areas of Advocacy
• Establish a private public sector downtown camera system.
• Establish a private public sector Downtown Security Network.
See the BIZ's other areas of advocacy, beyond safety.
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