WELCOME TO
Making Our Neighborhood Safer Together
The Dutchtown Community Improvement District is dedicated to making our neighborhood a walkable, safe, friendly, and fun place to live, work, and play.When neighbors are connected and resourced, communities are safer and stronger.
Our Approach
DTCID’s Connected Dutchtown Initiative is delivered with support from the Neighborhood Innovation Center. It supports residents and merchants to build a safer community through shared resources, advanced technology, and collective action. The initiative is volunteer-driven, rooted in community partnerships, and designed to strengthen place and people-based connections.
Connected Dutchtown is a community-controlled safety initiative, meaning that safety tools exist to serve the neighborhood—not the other way around. It is designed to help residents and small businesses who often lack access to safety tools and timely follow-through. Program decisions are made locally, rules are set publicly, and residents and businesses have avenues for oversight, feedback, and change.
Join the Movement
Our Volunteer Safety Task Force helps keep our community safety programs organized, transparent, and responsive. This includes supporting meetings, documentation, and communication — not enforcement or monitoring. 2026 projects include a sidewalk audit, advisory support for our Community Camera Network, participation in the Circuit Attorney’s Neighborhood Collaborative, and helping to address neighborhood priorities such as illegal dumping and vacancy.
Volunteer with us!
Program Pillars
The Two Pillars of Connected Dutchtown
Place Connectivity
Building safety through shared infrastructure and tools that support evidence stewardship, timely information sharing, and coordinated responses.
How to Request a Community Camera Network (CCN)
Footage Search
Request here a Camera Network Footage Search After an Incident
Sign up here for the Community Camera Network and receive two free home security cameras. Click here to learn more. (<Link to How to Request a CCN Footage Search card.)
Sign up here for the Community Camera Partnership. This private registry helps neighbors get answers if safety incident happens near your cameras. Totally voluntary - no camera access required.
People Connectivity
Building safety through education, collaboration, and shared ownership of neighborhood well-being.
Click here to join our Volunteer Safety Task Force.
Attend a Neighborhood Safety Meeting to share your ideas and give feedback. Currently scheduled for February 5, August 6, November 5, 5:30pm at the Neighborhood Innovation Center.
Attend a DTCID Monthly Board meeting to hear safety updates and get information on DTCID’s beautification and economic vitality initiatives. Held the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm at the Neighborhood Innovation Center.
Join us for the 3rd Annual Dutchtown Safety Summit
Who We Are
DTCID is a self-taxing political subdivision, run by volunteers from within its geographic footprint, that provides neighborhood improvements beyond basic city services. Its focus areas are community safety, cleanliness and beautification, and economic vitality.
Where we work
Using Technology to Enhance Safety
Place Connectivity uses smart cameras and IoT devices to enhance community safety. This includes three main components:
Curated Camera Network (CCN):
Free Equipment: Each business or residence in the Dutchtown CID area receives two public-facing AI cameras.
Simple Setup: Our team assists with easy installation to connect your property to the network.
Collective Vigilance: Your camera feeds help gather evidence when needed without real-time monitoring.
How to Join: Sign up for CCN
Community Camera Partnership (CCP):
Private Camera Registry: Register your private cameras to help law enforcement locate potential evidence.
Privacy-Focused: Footage is shared only if requested by police.
Community Benefit: Your participation helps deter crime and resolve cases faster.
How to Join: Sign up for CCP
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs):
ALPR Technology: Monitors and records vehicle and license plate information.
Data Retrieval: Facilitates quick sharing of vehicle data with law enforcement.
Benefits: Helps solve crimes and supports community safety efforts.
Dutchtown Community
Improvement District (CID)
Our Neighborhood
The Dutchtown CID is dedicated to making our neighborhood a walkable, safe, friendly, and fun place to live, work, and play. Here’s an overview of the CID boundaries and the community it serves.
Boundaries:
South Grand Boulevard: From Chippewa Street to Bingham Avenue.
Meramec Street: From Grand to Compton Avenue.
Virginia Avenue: From Meramec Street to Bates Street.
Osceola Street: From Virginia Avenue to Compton Avenue.
Place Connectivity
Using Technology to Enhance Safety
Place Connectivity uses smart cameras and IoT devices to enhance community safety. This includes three main components:
Curated Camera Network (CCN):
Free Equipment: Each business or residence in the Dutchtown CID area receives two public-facing AI cameras.
Simple Setup: Our team assists with easy installation to connect your property to the network.
Collective Vigilance: Your camera feeds help gather evidence when needed without real-time monitoring.
How to Join: Sign up for CCN
Community Camera Partnership (CCP):
Private Camera Registry: Register your private cameras to help law enforcement locate potential evidence.
Privacy-Focused: Footage is shared only if requested by police.
Community Benefit: Your participation helps deter crime and resolve cases faster.
How to Join: Sign up for CCP
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs):
ALPR Technology: Monitors and records vehicle and license plate information.
Data Retrieval: Facilitates quick sharing of vehicle data with law enforcement.
Benefits: Helps solve crimes and supports community safety efforts.
People Connectivity
Engaging the Community for Safety
People Connectivity brings together various groups to enhance safety through engagement and collaboration. This includes:
Safer Dutchtown Network:
Engagement: Monthly meetups and an annual summit for community interaction.
Learning: Forums for safety education and idea sharing.
Innovation: Supports trying new solutions for safety issues.
Volunteer Safety Task Force + Incident Response Coordinator:
Main Team: Made up of volunteers and a part-time Incident Response Coordinator.
Role: Helps monitor the systems, query the data, communicate with police & key stakeholders, maintain the data and facilitate the flow of eventual resolution.
Open Innovation Partnership:
Collaboration: Works with nonprofits, businesses, residents, and partners like SLMPD, DOJ, ATF, DEA, and the Circuit Attorney's Office.
Purpose: Coordinates and supports programs addressing the root causes of crime, as well as fighting the crime.
Join the Movement
Your Role in Making Dutchtown Safer
We need your help to make the Connected Dutchtown Initiative a success. Here’s how you can get involved:
Volunteer for the Community Safety Task Force: Work with other community members to enhance safety.
Apply for the Incident Response Coordinator Position: A part-time role to support our safety programs.
Collaborate with Us: Organizations, businesses, and community groups are welcome to join our efforts.
Community Voices
Hear from Our Community
Testimonials:
"The Connected Dutchtown Initiative is a game-changer for our neighborhood's safety."
– Local Resident
"I'm proud to be part of a community that takes proactive steps to ensure our safety."
– Local Business Owner
Stay Connected
Keep Up with Our Latest News
Follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the latest developments and upcoming events.
Social Media Links:
Facebook: Neighborhood Innovation Center
Nextdoor:
LinkedIn: Neighborhood Innovation Center
Newsletter Subscription:
How to Make Request for Footage
Dutchtown Community Crime Footage Search Request
Request to pull footage from the two camera pilot Programs within Dutchtown Main Streets, funding provided by Dutchtown Community Improvement District. Current coverage area is limited to portions of the commercial corridors on Meramec St and Virginia Ave within Dutchtown CID footprint.
Get in Touch
We’re Here to Help
If you have any questions or want to get more involved, please reach out to us.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
LET'S GET IN TOUCH!
Get involved in our initiatives!
No camera? Sign up for 2 free CCN cameras if you qualify.
Have an existing camera? Register it in CCP securely with us to help SLMPD investigate crimes.
Witness or experienced crime and in need of evidence? Use the crime footage request tool.
Volunteer with us!
JOIN OUR MONTHLY
When: Third Saturday of each month
Where: Neighborhood Innovation Center
Why: Hear community updates, participate in role-play safety scenarios, get free tools, trainings, and connect directly with fellow residents.
Using Technology to Enhance Safety
Place Connectivity uses smart cameras and IoT devices to enhance community safety. This includes three main components:
Curated Camera Network (CCN):
Free Equipment: Each business or residence in the Dutchtown CID area receives two public-facing AI cameras.
Simple Setup: Our team assists with easy installation to connect your property to the network.
Collective Vigilance: Your camera feeds help gather evidence when needed without real-time monitoring.
How to Join: Sign up for CCN
Community Camera Partnership (CCP):
Private Camera Registry: Register your private cameras to help law enforcement locate potential evidence.
Privacy-Focused: Footage is shared only if requested by police.
Community Benefit: Your participation helps deter crime and resolve cases faster.
How to Join: Sign up for CCP
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs):
ALPR Technology: Monitors and records vehicle and license plate information.
Data Retrieval: Facilitates quick sharing of vehicle data with law enforcement.
Benefits: Helps solve crimes and supports community safety efforts.