The Central West End Neighborhood Security Initiative was created to forge a more comprehensive plan for security in the CWE, along with creating community-based strategies to prevent crime. The Neighborhood Security Initiative is funded by six of the CWE Special Business Districts and Washington University Medical Center. Each funding entity is represented on the CWE NSI Committee. CWE Midtown Development and the Central West End Association lend administrative support.
The initiative is the brainchild of the Central West End Association’s Security Committee, which met for several months with representatives from the Special Business Districts to iron out details for the plan.
Current projects:
Security Camera Network: The installation of a 16 camera network is currently underway. The cameras will be strategically located in high pedestrian trafficked areas and crime spots. The NSI is also working towards the funding of a 24/7 monitoring system.
GPS Tracking Devices: To ensure supplemental patrols are performing their assigned duties, patrols will be equipped with GPS devices, which allows for live tracking, printable maps, and historical display of where the patrols have been for a particular time period.
Communication: That is why the NSI has issued timely crime alerts, publicized vital safety tips, and conducted a monthly security forum.
Mapping Software: The NSI administrative staff is trained to operate Geographical Information Systems mapping software, which creates detailed maps to inform supplemental patrols and Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department of recent activity and trends.
CWE Ne
ighborhood Security Initiative Director
James Partee
324 N. Euclid Ave.
Phone: 314-454-5808
E-mail: jpartee@thecwe.com
Bio
CWE Neighborhood Security Initiative Committee
Central West End South Special Business District
Central West End Southeast Special Business District
Central West End North Special Business District
Cathedral Square Special Business District
Waterman-Lake Special Business District
Westminster-Lake Special Business District
Washington University Medical Center