Downtown Security Network

2013

What is the Downtown Security Network?

DSN is a BIZ-led, Winnipeg Police Service-endorsed safety initiative connecting downtown’s business community and security teams with each other, the police and the BIZ

You will know immediately when incidents occur, allowing you to take added precautions to protect your customers, staff and property Issues will also be communicated immediately to police and the broader network, encouraging everyone to be alert

Who can Join the DSN?

Anyone who has vested interest in the public safety can become a member, including small

business or property owners, building managers and residential property management teams.

Organizations providing security services in the

downtown area (private or public).

To join the DSN, contact The DSN Coordinator

Downtown Security Network Goal?Work together to create a

safe & secure downtown through a joint approach to handle ongoing criminal & livability problems affecting downtown. 

A team approach using the unique skills & abilities of each member to achieve greater success.

Increase safety by creating broader and enhanced partnerships, with excellent communication

Take a proactive approach to solving our downtown criminal problems. 

50% communication with Neighbors

99.9% communication with Neighborhood

1. E-Alert Network2. Bi-monthly Town Hall Meetings3. Training Workshops4. Downtown Security Website5. Downtown CCTV Database and

contacts for WPS

Components of the Downtown Security Network

1. DSN E-Alert Network

• DSN members communicating with each other when there are issues your neighbors' need to immediately know and keep a look-out. It is a electronic message sent out to all the members

-Self Governed

1. DSN E-Alert Network

DSN members can email, text message each other or log onto the website, the instant there is an incident, after a police report has been made.

2. Town Hall Safety Meetings• Bi-monthly meetings• WPS representative provide info on trends, safety issues,

updates• Guest speakers are invited• Member Q&A sessions• Minutes recorded & reported on next meeting or earlier via

email communicationsJustice Minister, Honourable Andrew Swan speaking at DSN Meeting on “Downtown Issues”

City of WPG Crime Stats - Downtown

WPS made administrative adjustments to have their CrimeStats reflect the DSN and Downtown BIZ’s zone as downtown boundaries. This helps to paint a more accurate picture for the public/ media when it comes to the issue of downtown safety.

Explanation: Downtown has only 11 neighbourhoods, however the CrimeStats reported downtown with a combined 26 neighbourhoods before changes were made.

3. DSN Training & WorkshopsCrown Attorney Susan Helenchilde presenting at DSN Workshop on ‘Evidence on Shoplifting’

Division Commander Inspector Jim Poole speaking at a DSN Meeting

4. Downtown Safety Website

5. Downtown CCTV Database & Contacts for WPS

The purpose of cataloging members cameras is to create a database for WPS to have the information on who has cameras,

when needed.

When a crime is committed, WPS can quickly access the database, find out if there are useful camera locations to help identify the crime

and proceed to locating the individual who committed the crime.