Hogsett announces efforts to improve downtown safety, cleanliness

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Mayor Joe Hogsett on Thursday introduced $3.5 million value of investments aimed toward growing cleanliness and public security in downtown Indianapolis.

The adjustments shall be part of his Downtown Resiliency Technique centered on addressing the affect of COVID-19 on Indianapolis’ financial and cultural core, and strengthening downtown as a livable neighborhood.

Public security efforts

• Elevated extra time shifts for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Division bike patrol officers.
• Three new cellular safety cameras to be linked to IMPD monitoring software program.
• Grant program aimed toward growing participation in IMPD’s B.hyperlink Digicam System.
• The institution of town’s first 24/7 clinician led response group by the Workplace of Public Well being and Security.

Cleanliness efforts

• A brand new downtown centered crew for cleanliness and upkeep by the Indianapolis Division of Public Works.
• A brand new Public Works technique to keep up alleys, sidewalk energy washing, and focusing on of different downside areas.
• A rise within the variety of trash cans to cut back litter.
• A rise within the variety of cleansing ambassadors.

Efforts to assist the homeless

• Downtown Indy Inc. will work with service suppliers to rent social employees and housing navigators centered on the downtown homeless inhabitants.
• A brand new downtown public restroom on the Workplace of Public Well being and Security’s secure distribution website.