An Initiative of the
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ

About DSN

What is the Downtown Security Network (DSN)?

The Downtown Security Network (DSN) is a Downtown BIZ-led, Winnipeg Police Service-endorsed safety initiative connecting downtown business owners, property owners, and security teams with each other and with the police and BIZ. The DSN allows members to share resources and communicate immediately about safety issues in order to reduce crime and improve downtown safety.

By joining the DSN, you will know immediately when incidents occur, allowing you to take added precautions to protect your customers, staff and property. Issues will also be communicated immediately to police and the broader network, encouraging everyone to be alert.

For a one page information sheet, click here

For a detailed information package, click here

To read the Winnipeg Police Service's Tactical Intelligence Officer's Mission for DSN, click here

For a map of the Downtown BIZ boundary, click here

What are the Goals of the DSN?

To take a team approach and ownership of our downtown on matters related to safety and criminal and livability problems affecting downtown, by working and communicating with each other to create a safer and secure downtown.
To take a proactive approach to solving our downtown criminal problems.

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Membership Benefits

Training programs and workshops for your staff hosted by the WPS, Manitoba Public Insurance and the BIZ on topics like car vandalism prevention and dealing with panhandlers
Stay in the loop of our lobbying efforts to improve downtown safety and join us in our efforts
Ask questions to the police first hand at bimonthly town hall meetings
Access the DSN members-only website
Join our DSN Message Board to openly discuss safety issues with other members
Receive posters and decals for your staff and clients about the services we provide

DSN Town Hall Meetings

Town Hall meetings are held bimonthly with DSN members, with a chance to get an update about the DSN, share ideas, hear from WPS representatives, and ask police your questions directly.

For past and future Town Hall Meetings and workshops, click here

E-Alert Network

DSN members communicate issues immediately to the entire group via e-mail or text message so everyone can keep a lookout. Serious criminal activity is reported first to police, then to the DSN. Minor offences such as thefts from offices, hotels, and vehicles, shoplifting, and smash and grabs (car or property) are sent out to the network, especially if there is a photo of a suspect to watch for.

For E-Alert protocol, click here

Who can join the DSN?

DSN membership is free for Downtown BIZ and Crown Corporation members, with a small annual fee for others. Anyone downtown with a vested interest in public safety can become a member, including small business and property owners, building and residential property managers, and security personnel.