Community Safety Program Begins Light and Camera Installs

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

On Thursday, October 10, YNDC team members Jasmine and Angel began the installation of cameras and lights at 250 households as part of the Community Safety program. The program was created based on resident feedback to reduce crime, increase safety, and develop positive relationships with the Youngstown Police Department.

The Community Safety program works with residents, neighborhood groups and the police to operate a Community Safety program to build infrastructure among neighbors to prevent crime by building cooperation and mutual trust between residents, corridor business owners, and the police. The program will 1) Establish partnerships with at least 150 households and businesses in violent crime hotspot areas in Youngstown to install solar security lighting and doorbell cameras, 2) install at least 150 doorbell cameras, 500 solar security lights, and 10 solar street lights, 3) conduct at least 3 quarterly community safety meetings, and 4) have at least 50% of participants report a positive interaction with the police.