We need continuous citizen involvement and support in our quest to create a sphere of safety for those living and doing business in the Near Northwest Management District.
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.
The pilot program was a successful tool providing additional resources to our law enforcement. 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.
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
HPD’s crime data is hosted by Public Engines online at: https://www.crimereports.com
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!!! Let’s show the rest of Houston that we care about our community. The appearance of our community is not only the fault of the people littering. It is all of our faults for not picking up trash that isn’t ours, for ignoring garbage that has been thrown on our sidewalks and in front of our homes and business, and other people’s homes and businesses.
If you have are out 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)
Graffiti Abatement
Graffiti Removal Program
Click Graffiti Removal Program to find out more about this ongoing program.
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.
MPD Connect
Report suspicious activity and other incidents across Metro Transit System directly to Metro Police Department.
TABC: Mobile
A smartphone application which places TABC information and access at your fingertips. In keeping with the four cornerstones of service, courtesy, integrity and accountability, TABC is proud to debut a new level of innovation into state government through civic engagement. TABC: Mobile provides the public, alcoholic beverage industry professionals, wholesalers, distributors and retailers a new avenue of communication.
TABC:Mobile is TABC's preferred way of securely filing complaints and officially filing breach-of-peace reports quickly and easily. Filing with TABC:Mobile takes just minutes and provides verification of receipt by TABC.
Public Safety News
VIDEOS
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NEWS AND ARTICLES
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