Public Safety Ambassadors
The concept of Downtown Ambassadors is not new and their duties vary from city-to-city. After studying communities similar to Tulsa, the Downtown Coordinating Council and City of Tulsa Security developed strategies and goals for a four-member team dedicated to Downtown Tulsa.
Established in 2011, the Downtown Tulsa Public Safety Ambassador (PSA) role exists to address three main points:
- Communicating/Educating owners and merchants about good safety practices
- Reduce or eliminate sites that individuals use to house inappropriate activities
- Discourage loitering through PSA presence
What our PSA’s can do for you:
- Patrol the districts to deter criminal activity
- Assist visitors walking or driving through the area with any issues
- Meet with business owners during routine patrols and discuss any issues
- Meet with business owners during district meetings to discuss upcoming events, as well as answer questions and concerns
- Assist with courtesy escorts of local business owners
- Assist mental health organizations in making contact with vagrants who may require assistance
- Respond to calls for service
- Provide public relations and tourism materials
Call: (918) 596-9100 or email psa@cityoftulsa.org (for reporting non-time-sensitive reports)
When to call 911 (TPD Downtown impact Team)
~Any emergency situation
~Criminal activity or behavior
~Abusive and Violent Language
~Intimidating or Combative Conduct
~Aggressive Begging
Important numbers:
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency Police Related: (918) 596-9222
Public Safety Ambassador: (918) 596-9100
Always file a report for any vandalism or criminal activity