project leader
Evan C
location
6516 Detroit Avenue
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Banter event raises nearly $2000!

the project

The Detroit Shoreway Safety Camera Initiative would install safety cameras and in high crime areas. Cameras would mainly be located at street intersections. They would project a limited line of sight down these thoroughfares, but would not cover the majority of any given street. Similar programs have been implemented in other neighborhoods including Edgewater, Cudell, and Ohio City. In addition to deterring criminals, this program would provide law enforcement the evidence they need to combat the most pressing crimes in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood. A network of high quality cameras does require investment on behalf of all those who call the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood home. Several community partners have already expressed their support for the program. These commitments have created momentum for a broader community fundraising effort.

Why are safety cameras a good solution?

  • Cameras are a cost-effective solution that provide law enforcement the evidence they need to identify, arrest, and prosecute criminals.
  • Merchants saw a 70% decrease in crime one year after implementing the Madison Avenue Camera program.
  • In community meetings, block clubs, and this summer’s safety survey, many residents and community stakeholders have identified a camera program as a safety solution that they would like to see pursued.

  • Camera systems have been the center of cutting edge crime policy in New York, Chicago, Memphis, and other cities.

the steps

Camera installation consists of three phases. The first phase (red) encompasses the southwestern portion of the neighborhood. The second (blue), the southeastern. The third (green) covers the northern section.

Cameras would be primarily be installed at intersections along the highlighted roads. There would not be a continuous line of site down any street. 

Before cameras are installed, a meeting would be held for residents and stakeholders in specific locations within these larger areas. Attendees will learn the amount of funding available to them and the options they have for camera coverage.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to register private cameras with DSCDO in order to improve neighborhood coverage. The installation order was determined in light of the prevalence of crime in the neighborhood 

 

why we're doing it

This initiative grows out of ideas that residents and community stakeholders have expressed in a variety of settings: the RTA safety meeting, the DSCDO summer safety survey, the DSCDO summer safety meeting, smaller community meetings, a block club outreach tour, and one-on-one conversations with residents. This program also takes inspiration from existing community safety camera programs in Cudell, Edgewater, Ohio City, and Tremont. Resident concerns about privacy have also helped shape this idea.

Lastly, the initiative is informed by conversations with the Second District Police and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office who believe that a well-designed safety camera program would deter the crimes that residents often note they are concerned about: burglary, robbery, drug trafficking, and assault. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office is currently working with Cleveland neighborhoods to create a database with locations of all public and privately-owned safety cameras, so that law enforcement can obtain footage more quickly.

Cameras have been instrumental in recent law enforcment victories ranging from weapons and drug raids to the succcessful arrest of individuals suspected of assualt and robbery

budget

DISBURSEMENT BUDGET (as of 12/1/16):



RAISED = $1,780.00
ioby Platform Fee  (WAIVED) $35.00
Payment Processing Fee (3%) (WAIVED) $50.83
TOTAL TO DISBURSE = $1,780.00

$1,500.00 will go towards: (10) cameras, (1) 1 Terabyte DVR Recorder (1) 1000 feet spool of aerial wire, and installation costs. 
$280.00 will go towards: (7) Bilingual safety camera signs 

 

BUDGET UPDATE:

We've already raised $3,682 in resident donations outside of this crowdfunding campaign and have adjusted our online crowdfunding goal to reflect those offline donations.



SUBTOTAL = $16,318
ioby Platform Fee waived
Donation Processing Fee of 3%  waived
TOTAL TO RAISE = $16,318

 

ORIGINAL GOAL:

Our fundraising campaign seeks to raise $100,000 in order to provide camera coverage for as many residents, businesses, and stakeholders as we can. We expect to raise much of this money from a variety of sources: grants, corporate and institutional gifts, and fundraising events.

But we cannot reach our goal without your help. So we are asking you, the people who live, work, and play in Detroit Shoreway to contribute to this crowdfunding campaign that seeks to raise $20,000.

All processing fees have been waived and 100% of your tax deductible donation will go directly to the Detroit Shoreway Safety Camera Program.

Covering the Southwestern section of the neighborhood will cost an estimated $25,000 dollars. As the map on the homepage shows, cameras would cover ten major streets in the area. Traditional HD cameras as well as 360 degree cameras would be installed. The homepage provides estimated costs for each type of installation. DSCDO Safety Camera signs will also be installed throughout the neighborhood in order to deter crime.

We would provide similar coverage for the Southeastern section at the cost of $25,000. Then, we would cover the Northern portion of the neighborhood at the cost of $25,000.

Lastly, we would allocate $25,000 for additional cameras and maintenance as needed.

We have already won a major grant and have received several notable pledges:

- The Ohio Capital Impact Corporation has awarded us $13,000 for cameras around the W. 65th St. Rapid Station.
- Councilman Matt Zone has pledged $5,000.

Please consider joining us and our community partners as we ensure the safety of our vibrant neighborhood and the quality of life of its
residents! 



SUBTOTAL = $20,000
ioby Platform Fee waived
Donation Processing Fee of 3%  waived
TOTAL TO RAISE = $20,000

 

updates

Banter event raises nearly $2000!

Our Banter event last week raised nearly $2,000! Thanks to everyone who attended. The event wouldn't have been possible without our supporting merchants: Banter, Old City Soda, Zeke's Barber Shop, Fount, Reincarnation Vintage Design, Land of Plenty, Superelectric, Luxe, Turn Style, Local West, Vita Urbana, and Arcadian. Also, special thanks to Market Garden Brewery and Dogfish Head for their generous beer donations.

Banter event raises nearly $2000!

Our Banter event last week raised nearly $2,000! Thanks to everyone who attended. The event wouldn't have been possible without our supporting merchants: Banter, Old City Soda, Zeke's Barber Shop, Fount, Reincarnation Vintage Design, Land of Plenty, Superelectric, Luxe, Turn Style, Local West, Vita Urbana, and Arcadian. Also, special thanks to Market Garden Brewery and Dogfish Head for their generous beer donations.

Banter Happy Hour 10/19 5:30-8:30 -- All Dogfish Head Beer sales go to our campaign!

Please join us October 19th at Banter (7320 Detroit Avenue) for happy hour from 5:30 to 8:30! All Dogfish Head Beer sales and a portion of poutine sales will go to the initiative. 

Matt Zone $5,000 Challenge Grant

Councilman Matt Zone has pledged to match up to $5,000 in donations during our fundraising campaign. That means if you donate now, Councilman Zone will match your contribution dollar for dollar!

$13,000 Grant Awarded by By the Ohio Capital Impact Corporation

We recently recieved a $13,000 grant from the Ohio Capital Impact Corporation broaden camera coverage around the W. 65th Rapid Station and the W. 83rd and Detroit. Cameras will be installed at W. 65th and Madison, W. 58th and Madison, and W. 61st and Lorain -- covering all of the primary routes to the rapid station. 

photos

This is where photos will go once we build flickr integration

donors

  • Paul P.
  • David A Mitalski
  • Banter Beer and Wine
  • Anonymous
  • Corliss T.
  • CZ
  • Amanda Kenyon
  • Adam Rosen
  • Jennifer Hillmer
  • Dorie
  • Anonymous
  • Table Rock Properties
  • Lyndsey Needham
  • Maura Garven
  • Brendan R. Doyle
  • Austin J Boxler
  • Miranda M.
  • Scott and Linda Chaloupka
  • Jenny Spencer
  • Anonymous
  • Karen Grise
  • Anonymous