This forum will address the continuing problem of serious street crime in Downtown West at Hennepin and First Avenues. Representatives from the Minneapolis Police Department, the Minneapolis Downtown Council, Downtown Improvement District / Safe Zone and YouthLink will be on hand to provide crime stats and talk about possible solutions to criminal activity in the downtown community. Secured guest presenters include the following:

• Renee Allen, Minneapolis Police Department, First Precinct Crime Prevention Specialist
• Lieutenant Chris House, Minneapolis Police Department, First Precinct Sector Lieutenant
• Shane Zahn, Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District / Safe Zone
• Steve Cramer, Executive Director of the Minneapolis Downtown Council
• Youth Link representative

This will be a great opportunity for the community to get information and ask questions. More information to come.