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(Clean + Safe <br />. ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ <br />Safe Streets <br />Downtown Incorporated is determined to provide a safe atmosphere in our district. American Shield was hired in July, 2009 to <br />provide ambassador/security services. As the first eyes on the street, Downtown Inc. Security Guides equipped with cell phon <br />days a week, direct and assist visitors, serve as a communication link and report graffiti. They also support law enforcement <br />agencies, merchants and property owners in crime prevention efforts. Security Guides walk and bike the district. In 2010, plans <br />are to purchase an electric utility vehicle clearly marked with our logo and bold letters stating SECURITY to further announce our <br />presence on the street. <br />American Shield has built a relationship with our merchants as we believe it is crucial for businesses to feel supported. As this <br />relationship has grown, there is an overwhelming desire for partnership and cooperation. <br />Downtown Inc. has made a gigantic effort to have our merchants and property owners report crime. In previous years, merchants <br />did not understand the necessity to report minor offenses typically resolved by the merchants (petty theft, odd behavior, 51150 <br />conduct, illegal peddlers, drug dealing, homeless trespassing, etc.). Working with SAPD, DTI has informed our community to <br />"make the call'. All calls are prioritized and recorded. This tracks the criminal activity in downtown and will further assist DTI and <br />SAPID in providing accurate reporting statistics. Indicators for additional service will depend upon this reporting mechanism. <br />Nuisance activity and criminal activity are being defined and reported. Identifying "hot spots" or areas of increased service will <br />make response time less as we work in partnership with American Shield and Santa Ana Police Department. <br />9