Safe Program
Downtown Omaha thrives when our residents, employees, and visitors feel comfortable and confident.
There are several safety resources available to foster a vibrant Downtown community. ODID partners with the Omaha Police Department and our private contract security firm to best educate the public on trends and prevention. Have some ideas or thoughts, you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Private Security
Since 2010, the ODID has contracted for professional, unarmed security services to patrol Downtown and observe/report any security related issues. Lion’s Gate Security Solutions is our current provider. They also secure the Holland Center, Orpheum Theater, and the Paxton building an interweaving system throughout Downtown.
Hours of Service:
- Officer 1 – Thursdays to Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. & Sundays from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Officer 2 – Thursdays to Saturdays from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. & Sundays from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Officer 3 – Mondays to Wednesdays from 4 to 10 p.m.
The Month of June:
ODIDA adds two off-duty officers plus two additional private security officers on Fridays & Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. When there is a big event such as College World Series, Summer Arts Festival, and Taste of Omaha, we will add four off-duty officers to our patrols along with the two additional private security officers on the weekends. During the week of CWS, we add two off-duty officers during the week days.
Escort Service Available:
Lion’s Gate offers an escort service within Downtown for employees walking to their cars, residents returning home, or visitor’s needs. The service is offered during the time mentioned above. Please call: 402-616-2651
Security Forums
Every year the ODID hosts several security forums; one for Downtown residents and one for Downtown businesses. The forums feature presentations by the Police Department, Fire Department, and our private security give updates and answer questions and the ODID reports about what they are doing to keep Downtown safe. The resident’s forum usually focuses on personal safety tips and how to react to urban safety concerns. The business forum usually focuses on hot topics that year such as hospitality responsibilities or human trafficking. Lots of great discussions and answers are addressed at these forums.