Columbus unarmed security patrols launched in efforts to improve downtown security
Columbus, Ohio July 28 2021— The city of Columbus is strengthening security along the Sai Auto Mile as part of a recently announced effort to keep some of the city’s most visited areas safe.
According to Mayor Andrew Ginther, unarmed guards will patrol the area from 4 pm to midnight.
Additional safety measures will come later Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant Announces Details of Columbus Police Park earlier this month. The details consist of members of the community response team.
At the time of the announcement, Brian said police would focus on the parks they were interested in and the parks where the crowds gathered.
A 15-year-old girl was shot deadly nearly two months ago, and five others were injured in one of them, Bicentenial Park.
Following the shooting, Columbus police announced that leaders would discuss ways to become more active in covering similar areas within the popular downtown area.
With these conversations, the city launched a safe park program. Since the program started on July 6th, Police arrested three felony charges, recovered two stolen vehicles, and contacted 122 civilians.
The announcement will be made at the end of the pandemic when downtown begins to reopen. Ginther hosted a celebration at John F. Wolf Columbus Commons on Thursday, highlighting the city’s progress in post-pandemic recovery and announcing a new campaign to safely return community members to downtown.
