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Fort Worth continues to pump more public safety resources into the West 7th district – along with other high-profile entertainment districts – to reduce crime.
On Tuesday, Police Executive Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge provided the City Council with a rundown of crime-fighting efforts aimed at making the popular restaurant and bar area safer.
"The West 7th district is a relatively small area, bounded by Seventh Street on the north, Lancaster Avenue on the south, University Drive on the west and railroad tracks on the east," stated Alldredge.
Earlier this year, the City Council agreed to spend $148,200 on a 12-month contract with Safe Night LLC to assess the safety of the city's entertainment districts and offer recommendations.
Activities to improve safety in the West 7th district include working with business owners to form a West 7th Public Improvement District and implementing an ambassador program provided by Block by Block.
Regarding the street bollard project, which aims to facilitate traffic flow out of the West 7th area at closing time, Alldredge noted that metal bollards installed at certain intersections would help police officers direct traffic more effectively.
This initiative is part of the broader efforts to enhance safety in entertainment districts, with a particular focus on West 7th.
"The West 7th area is one of four major entertainment districts in Fort Worth that draw large crowds to restaurants and bars nightly."
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