The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DMPSJ) announced Dupont Circle BID was awarded another Safe Commercial Corridors grant in FY26 -- providing funding for two safety ambassadors.  This program is designed to promote public safety and public health through evidence-based activities for residents, workers, and visitors.

The Safe Commercial Corridors Grant Program will fund the following:

• Assisting business owners and business improvement districts with improvements to their security monitoring, safety systems, and protocols including integration into the Metropolitan Police Department’s CameraConnect DC program.
• Deterring crime and public safety violations by hiring personnel to increase security presence in corridors.
• Building relationships with residents, workers, businesses, and regular visitors.
• Conducting public safety trainings for business owners and staff.
• Responding to individuals with substance use disorders and implementing harm-reduction strategies.

This program was originally established in Fiscal Year 2024 budget by Councilmember Brooke Pinto who serves as chairwoman of the Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety.