Security and Improvement District Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Faubourg Marigny Security and Improvement District came into existence through legislative action, courtesy of House Bill No. 325, championed by Representative Wesley Bishop on April 30, 2015. Curious to see the genesis of this legislation? You can watch the bill's introduction in this video (skip to timecode: 2:21:50). For the legislative buffs among us, here's the complete journey of House Bill No. 325, from its initial introduction in the House to its eventual endorsement by the Governor. Despite its establishment, the Faubourg Marigny Security and Improvement District has yet to be implemented.

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The Office of the New Orleans Inspector General (OIG) found that the presence of a Security District was a significant predictor of lower property crime rates, but not a significant predictor of reduction in violent crime or murder rates. The OIG found that the public’s feeling of safety increased and fear decreased.

What are Security and Improvement Districts and where are they located?

Have you ever wondered about those extra patrols you see in some neighborhoods?  They're part of what's known as Security and Improvement Districts (SIDs).  These districts have a clear mission: to enhance safety within their boundaries and boost residents' peace of mind.

Security Districts aren't a recent phenomenon.  Security Districts began forming in New Orleans in 1997, and by August 2012 there were 25 active districts.  As of now there are 43, each working towards making neighborhoods safer places to live.