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Raleigh officials outline downtown safety push; police report drops in violent and property crime
Summary
City staff and the Raleigh Police Department described a multi‑pronged approach to making downtown safer and more inviting ahead of festival season: bike and foot patrol expansions, a warrant service team, increased camera integration, new staffing at GoRaleigh, de‑escalation training and downtown amenity investments.
Assistant City Manager Michael Moore and Police Chief Rico Boyce briefed council on efforts to improve downtown safety, cleanliness and vibrancy ahead of Dreamville and the festival season.
Moore described collaborative measures with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA), including support for small-business openings, tree‑trunk lighting along Fayetteville Street, shade structures for City Plaza, and upgrades to plaza sound and lighting. He said DRA reported net openings and that city‑DRA…
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