public safetySafety Patrol
CCD has expanded its programs by deploying uniformed, unarmed bicycle patrol officers within the District, daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Public SafetyCommunity Service Representatives (CSRs)
The Center City District's community service representatives (CSRs) are an effective deterrent to crime and a welcoming presence in downtown Philadelphia.
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Public SafetyHomeless Action Team
Homeless Action Team Specially trained CSRs provide daytime outreach services to help get the homeless off downtown streets and into appropriate facilities with needed services.
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Public SafetyRethinking Public Safety
A 2021 article by Paul R. Levy about reorienting public safety strategies in cities around new partnerships, published in American Downtown Revitalization Review, outlines approaches where Philadelphia has led and where it needs to catch up.
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