SECURITY

Making sure that Lincoln Square is a safe, friendly neighborhood for visitors, residents, concert goers -- for everyone: that’s the mission of the twelve experienced security officers, provided by Spartan Security, Inc., who make up the BID’s security team. They act as a uniformed deterrent to crime and are the eyes and ears of the Police Department and the BID, patrolling the neighborhood and notifying the police of any incidents or problems in the district. They are also our Ambassadors – trained to help you with information and assistance when you visit Lincoln Square.

Security officers use Patrol Scan – an electronic guard touring system – and are equipped with two-way radios, enabling them to communicate with each other and the BID office. Supervisors carry the Interwatch radio, which provides a direct link with the New York City Police Department. Security schedules are continuously reviewed and modified to reflect changing circumstances and events in the district and the city. Our security officers, operating out of a field location generously provided by Ogden CAP Properties LLC, patrol Lincoln Square for 16 continuous hours, seven days a week.

Our security officers’ vigilance isn’t confined to crime: they also identify and report on a variety of street conditions – such as broken traffic and street lights, non-working public phones, uncollected trash – that affect the quality of life in the district. Any problems related to City property are referred to the appropriate agency and monitored closely until they are remedied.

The district has enjoyed a dramatic reduction in crime over the past ten years, thanks to the dedication of the 20th Precinct’s police officers, with whom our security team works closely. We’re proud of the strong relationship we’ve built with the New York City Police Department and look forward to continuing our joint efforts to maintain and improve security in Lincoln Square.

Our Security Officers are here to make your visit and stay in Lincoln Square a safe one. If you need assistance in finding a restaurant, a store, or another destination, or if you need other assistance, look for the Lincoln Square Security Officers throughout the district. They will try and help you.