The Downtown Taskforce is a community policing initiative in which four officers are exclusively focused on the needs of the Downtown and work to build relationships with business owners, property owners and residents to address persistent concerns in the area. The Downtown Taskforce brings a coordinated approach to work, gathering together a team of court personnel, social service workers, City staff including inspectional services, and local business owners to identify trouble spots and implement strategic interventions.
Chelsea was named one of 35 cities that received funding from the Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge for the Chelsea Hub initiative. Led by the Chelsea Police Department, the Hub is a weekly gathering of service providers that connects high-risk individuals to the help they need.
