Public Safety and Security

Litter Abatement

NNMD De-Litter Campaign

NNMD kicked off its litter abatement program in March 2016 after a law enforcement official remarked that the District "...didn't have a crime problem, it had a litter problem." Litter in our area gave the appearance of neglect. The District instituted a contract litter abatement program with regular routes along our commercial corridors. In the first month, 3,200 pounds of litter (1.6 tons) and 175 "bandit" signs were removed; that totaled almost 93 pounds of trash per mile. With cleaner streets and sidewalks, the "pounds per mile" has decreased – a sure sign of increased pride in our area.

Click on this link to see the progress we are making.

IT IS TIME TO CLEAN THE NEST IN NEAR NORTHWEST!.

If you are walking around in the community and can’t find a trash can, then throw it in your bag, not on the ground. With a little help from all of you, we can help make Near Northwest a better place to live. Stop by the White Oak Conference Center and get a trash bag for your car!

Download and Print a Brochure to give to your neighbors! (English, Spanish)

English Printable Brochure

Spanish Printable Brochure

Graffiti Abatement

Graffiti Removal Program

Click Graffiti Removal Program to find out more about this ongoing program.

Camera Program at NNMD

Community safety is the driving force at Near Northwest Management District.  In 2018, NNMD installed surveillance cameras to monitor activities on and around public spaces.

"NNMD's forward-thinking strategy is an asset to our contract with the District.  Our Constables have direct access to the equipment and can use the recordings to aid in any investigation.  This joint effort with the District is an asset to the entire community!" said Captain Hennessy from Harris County Precinct 1 Constables.

This program provides additional resources to our law enforcement and has been instrumental in many investigations around the District.  The added value of the program warrants additional sites to be installed around the District.

"Our force is spread thin along the fourth largest city in the country; we are diligent and with the aid of technology provided by NNMD the video monitoring has assisted our efforts to eradicate crime in our area," said Commander Harlan Harris of the Houston Police North Patrol Station.

NNMD is committed to providing technology and resources that will enhance the success of law enforcement in the Near Northwest Community.

If You See Something, Say Something

If You See Something, Say Something

Public Safety Meetings

Public Safety & Security Committee

Monthly Public Safety & Security meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday, 9 a.m. in the main Board Room of the White Oak Conference Center, 7603 Antoine Drive, Houston, Texas 77088. The District encourages commercial property owners and residents to attend monthly Public Safety and Security Meetings where law enforcement officers, private security personnel and concerned citizens work together to address security in the area.

Crime Stats

The community is safer today than when the District was first created, thanks to innovative partnerships between the Constables, Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriffs Office and private security forces working together to provide creative crime prevention initiatives. In fact, from 2009 to 2013, Part 1 crime dropped 69%. These results have made our area safer which allowed local neighborhoods and communities to grow economically and competitively to become a vibrant place for businesses and residents alike.

Download the current Harris County Constable Precinct One Crime Stats Report
Houston crime data https://communitycrimemap.com/

Public Safety Education Series

References and Downloads

City of Houston Mayor's Anti-Gang Office (Brochure)
City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods (Brochure)
Harris County Sheriff's Office Citizens Police Academy (Brochure)

Human Trafficking (Video and Summary) Provided by Harris County Precinct One Constables
Open Carry ( PDF) Provided by Harris County Sheriff's Office

Consumer Tips and Information

The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection as well as the Better Business Bureau, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other watchdog agencies were designed to protect American consumers from fraud and theft in the global marketplace. Knowing the right way to expose unfair business practices or violations of the law is the first line of defense in protecting one's identity, community and personal financial information. Information provided on this page will educate local consumers on the latest efforts to make every day transactions with the public safer.

Important Links

Shopping For Airfare - BEWARE OF THE SMALL PRINT!
Limiting Unwanted Calls and Emails
Identity Theft
Going Into Business
Working From Home

Helpful Mobile Apps

Save valuable time when reporting
safety threats by downloading these 
apps to your Smartphone.

 Nextdoor.com

Nextdoor is a free and private social network neighbors use to share crime and safety concerns, local events, recommendations, items for sale/free, ideas about how to make our neighborhood better, and more. This app can help you keep up with what is going on in your community.

Download The App  (Android)  (Google Store)
Download The App  (IPhone)  (Apple Store)

311 City of Houston Help and Info

Use the Houston 311 app to report your issues from a mobile device. The app uses GPS to identify your location and also allows you to snap a photo to add to your service request. Reports are automatically sent to the City's 311 system and routed to city departments for resolution. This app is compatible with all of your devices.

Download The App

MPD Connect

Report suspicious activity and other incidents across Metro Transit System directly to Metro Police Department.

Download The App