Mobilizing the Community

Above: Exec. Director Joe Morales addresses the attendees at a public forum to keep them informed of the organization's efforts..

Mobilizing the Community enhances the success of the LCSC’s other services through a network of residents and businesses working together to accomplish highly visible neighborhood projects. A mobilized community eliminates problem properties, reduces crime and disorder, and enhances property values. The Coalition offers a creative way of remedying problem properties by using a wide variety of civil remedies.

Read more about Safety by Design ... a way for all residents to get involved with creating a safer Lancaster >>

Read more about Video Safety ... and the positive impact it has had on our community >>

In June of 2007, a Special Report in the Wall Street Journal highlighted the link between effective crime fighting and successful economic growth.  “It may sound simple, but city after city has found that getting crime under control is the crucial foundation to stimulating economic development”, said Jennifer Forsyth, author of the report.  Ms. Forsyth describes the successes experienced in what was once a high-crime Washington D.C. neighborhood.   It is this same “low-crime/high investor confidence” strategy that drives the Lancaster Community Safety Coalition (LCSC).

While it is important that the residents and business in the City support us, it is equally important for those who reside or work outside the City to see the value in a strong LCSC. An organization that enhances the safety and quality of life in Lancaster City is vital to everyone in Lancaster County. Why?

• The LCSC can positively affect all those who work, shop or attend events downtown, including our families, friends and neighbors.
• A strong LCSC can help make current and prospective homeowners feel more secure about City Life, which helps support property values and a strong tax base.
• A strong LCSC can help support tourism, by encouraging visitors to stay downtown and walk to our many restaurants, shops and entertainment venues.
• A strong LCSC can help influence businesses considering a relocation to Lancaster City -- bringing jobs and more stability for everyone.

Click HERE to learn how you can help support this vital organization >>

Above: Chart showing all of the different factors that contribute to a great city.

Above: students and teachers from the Lancaster Career & Technology Center created new rooms and desks
for the LCSC's equipment and personnel.

"The camera footage has led defendants
to plead guilty and persuaded reluctant witnesses to step forward."

District Attorney Craig Stedman

Read what other Lancaster community leaders are saying about the LCSC >>

“It’s important that everyone help watch
their neighbors and their homes,
especially if they are out of town or
at work. This, in addition to the cameras and the police, will make a much safer neighborhood.”

Nelson Polite, Sr.
Lifelong City Resident and
Three-Term City Councilman

Watch a video interview with Mr. Polite
and listen to his opinions
regarding the LCSC >>