SAFETY

The Safety Team

CVCBD Safety Vehicle

The CVCBD Safety Team is a group of Community Safety Officers who patrol the District on foot, bicycle, and in motor vehicles during daytime and early
evening hours. These men and women are the "eyes and ears" of the neighborhood. They provide a friendly, organized, and uniformed presence on the street.  The District Community Safety Officers do not have arrest authority, and do not carry weapons or handcuffs. The Safety Officers create an atmosphere to prevent incidents, provide information about the District and about community safety, educate area businesses and neighbors on city ordinances (e.g., trash days, dumping) and coordinate with the Clean Team.

The Safety Officers call 311 and 911 when problems or suspected problems arise. Calls from these Officers are placed on High Priority and are addressed promptly. The District Safety  Team benefits from a close working relationship with the Baltimore Police Department, Johns Hopkins University, and Union Memorial Hospital Safety Patrol, and other law enforcement entities.

If staffing resources permit, the Safety Officers can provide a security presence for area meetings and events as requested.

Security Cameras:
The CVCBD maintains and monitors security cameras in certain sections of the District.  The Northern District police has used CVCBD videos in its investigation of numerous crimes.

To request Safety Team services:
Call the Main Office on 410-235-4411, Ext. 16.   A CVCBDMA staff member will take your information and dispatch the call to the Safety Team Supervisor. We will follow up with you via phone call, or email to let you know the status of the request.

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Complete the Request for Service form. We will follow up with you via, phone call or email to let you know the status of the request.

What can I do?

There are several projects going on that need resident involvement! Some great ways to prevent crime require the whole neighborhood to work together. There are several options that you can read more about on the volunteering page.

• Neighborhood walkers
• CERT (Community Emeregency Response Teams)
• Block Leaders
• Porch Light Project

National Night Out Against Crime 2007

 
This page last updated: 12/02/07

 Charles Village Community Benefits District Management Authority
2434 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218
Office: 410-235-4411 FAX: 410-235-5544