Public Safety Week

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Columbus City Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy is proud to announce the return of Public Safety Week! This year's events, held September 8-14 in the Linden Neighborhood, will focus on the theme 'We Got Us,' bringing community connection and fun to you.

In 2023, we launched the 'We Got Us' Pledge, a vital step in our journey to combat violence by engaging the entire community. This initiative unites residents, service providers, and community organizations in a shared mission to make our neighborhoods safer and stronger.

Join us to learn about the role of Public Safety in the community and how you can help make Columbus a safer place. Learn essential safety procedures, equip yourself with safety resources, and meet the Columbus Divisions of Fire and Police through a week-long series of events.

We're asking you to join the pledge for Safety Week 2024. Sign the pledge at https://www.wegotuscbus.com/pledge.

To RSVP to these events, click here.

Sunday, September 8:
Event: Cadet Canvass | 1 p.m. - 3  p.m.
Cadets with the Columbus Division of Fire and Columbus Division of Police will canvass North and South Linden, passing out flyers for the week’s events, giving out free safety materials and checking/installing fire detectors.

Tuesday, September 10:
Event: Community Connect: Virtual Training Sessions (virtual) on Webex | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
These virtual meetings on WebEx will cover Vision Zero Columbus, filing police reports, Council grant applications and C.R.A.S.E. (Civilian Response to Active Shooting Events).Webex link: https://cocmeetings.webex.com/cocmeetings/j.php?MTID=m8ffc9f62f7405eed15b169e0ba04c118

Wednesday, September 11:
Event: Community Dinner & Discussion | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
New Salem Baptist Church, located at 2956 Cleveland Avenue, will host a free dinner and a community conversation.

Thursday, September 12:
Event: Safety Fun Fest | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Similar to last year's block party, the Linden Community Center (1350 Briarwood Avenue) will feature a youth showcase, police vs. fire basketball game and the Unsung Hero Award Presentation. 

Friday, September 13:
Event: Linden Litter Sweep | 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
A community clean-up competition bringing together diverse groups from across Linden—including churches, non-profits, schools, youth groups, cheer squads, and football teams—to work collaboratively in revitalizing our neighborhood. The winning group will receive a prize!

Saturday, September 14:
Event: Pelotonia Kids Bike Ride & Resource Fair in collaboration with Nationwide Children’s at St. Stephen’s Community House, 1500 E. 17th Ave. |11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Event: Office of Violence Prevention Community Gun Buyback at Franklin University - Philips Hall, Parking Lot D, 303 South Grant Ave. | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Columbus City Council will be providing gun locks for this event.

We would like to thank the following partners who are helping us bring Public Safety Week to our community: 

  • Central Ohio Restored Citizen's Collaborative
  • City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods
  • City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
  • Community of Caring Development Foundation
  • Greater Twelfth Missionary Baptist Church
  • iHeartMedia
  • Law Enforcement Action Partnership
  • Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children
  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  • New Salem Baptist Church
  • North Linden Area Commission
  • Pelotonia Kids
  • South Linden Area Commission
  • St. Stephen’s Community House
  • We Are Linden
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