Security

Currently, the primary role for WUMCRC in the Central West End is to continue to improve security. WUMCRC played a key role in creating two special taxing districts that provide long term funding for security. Furthermore, WUMCRC was essential in coordinating all seven taxing districts within the neighborhood to fund the Central West End Neighborhood Security Initiative (NSI). The NSI is staffed by a full-time security expert, which schedules and coordinates off-duty patrolling services as well as providing education around safety and security to neighborhood stakeholders. Due to these efforts total crime has dropped by 48% in the Central West End since 1998.

Bike Patrols

A vital security measure in Forrest Park Southeast was to establish a community liaison officer who focuses specifically on problems within the neighborhood. WUMCRC also put into place bike patrols which have proven to be integral in reducing crime and fostering a rapport between the police and the community. Along with these initiatives efforts have also included the coordination of neighborhood residents, establishment of anonymous phone line (877–STL-FPSE), self defense classes, improved street lighting, a safe home program, distribution of ant-itheft auto clubs, and administration of monthly neighborhood security meetings. Due to these actions, total crime decreased by more than 50% since 1998 in Forest Park Southeast.

Community Liaison Office