Purpose:
The City of Saint Paul has one of the largest skyway systems in the nation. It is comprised of 2 ½ miles of skyway system that connects approximately 40 square blocks of downtown Saint Paul and provides indoor comfort to more than 100,000 people who use the system on a daily basis. Currently the downtown area is a fully functioning community containing three basic elements:
- The residential community.
- A work force for more than 600 businesses.
- A cross section of all elements including shoppers, clients, juveniles, business people, etc.
The Downtown Beat was established to provide greater specialized service to the residents, visitors and business in the downtown area. Specifically, Downtown Beat officers are dedicated to working with the downtown community to identify problems and collaborate on implementing solutions that produce meaningful results for the community.
Downtown Beat personnel are part of the Central District. Downtown Beat personnel will report to the downtown skyway office for their assignment.
Duties:
All police functions applicable to the area, including but not limited to:
- Maintain regular contact with businesses in the area and provide swift action with thorough follow up to complaints.
- Assist with voice pages and calls for service in their assigned areas.
- Maintain visibility, availability and be responsible to the community.
Updated February 1, 2019