Clean and Safe, Every Step of the Way
Downtown Long Beach is one of the safest neighborhoods in the City of Long Beach. Much credit goes to the Long Beach Police Department, Fire Department, City services, and numerous community organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all who visit, live, and work Downtown.
The Downtown Long Beach Associates contributes to keeping the Downtown attractive and secure through two central programs that work in the 85-square block area of the Property-Based Improvement District.
- Sweeps and steam cleans Downtown sidewalks and gutters
- Removes graffiti from walls, buildings, and light poles within 24 hours
- Removes weeds and litter from tree wells and planters
- Removes paper signs and handbills from public property
Clean Team Dispatch: (562) 244-1366
The Safe Team (Downtown Guides)
- Maintains radio communication with LBPD
- Provides walking and driving directions
- Gives dining and shopping recommendations
- Offers safety escorts
- Assists vehicle owners with changing tires or jumping batteries
- Offers outreach to homeless individuals and panhandlers
Safe Team Dispatch: (562) 244-1365
Clean and Safe Employees of the Quarter
HOMELESS OUTREACH
The DLBA is active in several local homeless initiatives and works closely with the LBPD's Quality of Life Team and Mental Health Evaluation Team, both of which administer field assessments to identify those in need. The Guides also work regularly with an outreach worker from the Multi-Service Center to connect homeless individuals and panhandlers to available services. Below is additional information on the homeless services community serving the Downtown.
- 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
- Multi-Service Center: Operated by the City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services, along with several co-located nonprofit agencies, the MSC collaborative is designed to provide one-stop access to resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness within the City of Long Beach
- Cold Weather Shelter: operated by Long Beach Rescue Mission December 1-March 15, pick-ups at 1st Congregational Church (241 Cedar Avenue) at 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
- City of Long Beach Homeless Services Advisory Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 3pm at the Multi-Service Center (1301 West 12th Street Long Beach, CA 90813)
- Long Beach Area Coalition for the Homeless meets the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the Mulit-Service Center
- Long Beach Connections is a grass roots initiative, co-chaired by Joel Roberts, CEO Path Partners, and Martha Long, Director Emeritus of MHA Village, geared towards helping develop coordinated responses to address homelessness in Long Beach. Participating stakeholders include the City of Long Beach, Police and Fire departments, CSULB, local hospitals, business groups, residents, faith groups, and service agencies.
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Safety NewsletterPublished monthly and distributed via e-mail, the Public Safety newsletter provides information on issues as diverse as skateboarding in the public right-of-way and practicing good security at one's business. Sign up for the e-newletter.
A handy one-page pdf providing resources to report nuisances to the appropriate City offices.
A pdf version of a print brochure giving an overview of the Clean and Safe Teams.
Important Phone Numbers & Links
A quick list of phone numbers, from LBPD to reporting potholes.
MEETINGS
The aim of the Public Safety Task Force is to improve communications and ensure that Downtown Long Beach remains one of the safest Downtowns in California. Meets the last Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the DLBA office.
Operations Committee
A monthly meeting of City staff, residential representatives, and other agencies focused on coordinating services to improve the physical environment of the Downtown. Meets the second Friday of the month at 8:30AM at the DLBA office.
A monthly networking and educational meeting of Downtown's private security providers featuring educational speakers. Meets the third Thursday of the month at 10:00AM at various locations.
Next meeting is March 18, 2010 at 10am at Landmark Square (111 West Ocean Boulevard) and will feature information on digital radios and new communications technology.
LBPD South Division Quarterly Leadership and Downtown Neighborhood Watch
Features LBPD South Division Commander providing updates on safety and crime prevention as well as Downtown Neighborhood Watch for residents and businesses. Next meeting will be scheduled for May.
Dining and Entertainment District
For businesses with entertainment licenses and also residents within the Entertainment District--bounded by the north side of Ocean Boulevard, the south side of Third Street, the east side of Pacific Avenue, and the west side of Long Beach Boulevard, and the areas known as the Pike at Rainbow Harbor and Shoreline Village. In 2010, meetings are tentatively scheduled for 6:30 PM on March 18, June 17, September 16, and December 16.
For more information about anything on this page, please contact the DLBA office via phone at 562.436.4259 or e-mail.
