City Services & Public Safety

Meetings and Actions

 

• Check out our events page for upcoming public safety and other activities.

• Sign up to participate in community and public safety activities, including serving as a block captain.​

• Participate in the DC Private Security Camera Rebate Program.​​​​​​​

• Attend ANC-1B Public Safety Committee monthly meetings, 2nd Tuesday of each month.​​

• Attend MPD Third District Citizens Advisory Council monthly meetings, last Thursday of each month.​

• Attend LeDroit Park Civic Association monthly meetings, 4th Tuesday of each month (except July, August and December).

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DC Council Resources

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• DC Council members have introduced various public safety and crime reduction bills and hearings are regularly held as the proposed legislation progresses. See the Council website for pending legislation and hearing schedules.

• Our Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau holds monthly “Brianne on Your Block” events for constituents to have one-on-one conversations. This is an opportunity to discuss public safety concerns with her. Follow Councilmember Nadeau on X/Twitter or BlueSky.

• The Council’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Chair is Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto. Follow Councilmember Pinto on X/Twitter.

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Office of the Mayor Resources

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• DC Mayor Murial Browser has also proposed public safety changes. Follow Mayor Bowser on X/Twitter.

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Crime Prevention & Safety Tips from MPD

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• ​Please consider installing flood lights in dark areas.

• Please call 911 if you see illegal activity, including drug deals.

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​Burglary and Theft Prevention Tips

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• Have your packages delivered in your name to the LeDroit Park Market, 1901 4th St NW. They will hold your packages for pickup for a $1 fee.

• Make sure every external door has a strong, well-installed deadbolt lock. Key-in-the-knob locks alone are not enough.

• Sliding glass doors offer easy access to burglars if they are not properly secured. You can secure them by putting a broomstick or dowel in the inside track to jam the door, or by installing commercially available locks. To prevent the door being lifted off the track, drill a hole through the sliding door frame and the fixed frame. Then insert a pin in the hole.

 

​Auto Theft Prevention Tips

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• NEVER leave your car running unattended (not even for a few seconds).

• Park in a safe spot.

• Lock your car.

• Keep track of your keys.

• Use anti-theft devices.

• Stay alert.

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Tips for Walkers, Runners, or Neighbors Using Public Transportation

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• If possible, don’t walk alone during late-night hours.

• Walk in groups whenever you can — there is always safety in numbers.

• Walk on the sidewalk whenever possible. Walk close to the curb, avoiding doorways, bushes, and other potential hiding places.

• If you have to walk in the street, walk facing traffic. A person walking with traffic can be followed, forced into a car, and abducted more easily than a person walking against traffic.

• Walk confidently, directly, and at a steady pace.

• Don’t stop to talk to strangers.

• Wear clothing and shoes that give you freedom of movement. And don’t burden yourself with too many packages or items.

• Always be aware of your surroundings.

• If you are wearing headphones, don’t turn up the volume so high that you cannot hear outside noises.