Block by Block

Community Response Officers are now serving alongside Block by Block Ambassadors in the Short North Arts District in Columbus.

These highly trained, unarmed officers are helping enhance safety in the district by complementing — not replacing — law enforcement during high-activity evening hours.

Their mission is to:
✅ Reduce disorderly conduct
✅ Improve response times to safety and quality-of-life concerns
✅Strengthen coordination with law enforcement, businesses, and district partners
✅ Help create a safer, more welcoming environment for residents, workers, and visitors

By working together to provide services, Block by Block Ambassadors and Civicity Community Resource Officers help create safer, cleaner, and more welcoming public spaces for everyone who lives, works, and visits the district.

We’re proud to launch Civicity in the Short North and look forward to our Community Response Officers making a positive impact through their visible presence, proactive engagement, and commitment to public safety.

We’re excited to welcome the Lincoln Square Ambassadors to the Block by Block family!
Located in the heart of Lincoln Square, Dante and Tucker Parks are now supported by a dedicated team of 14 Ambassadors focused on keeping the area clean and inviting for everyone who visits.
We’re proud to have our Ambassadors on the ground, helping ensure the district remains a place the community can enjoy.