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 in Downtown Omaha
The Omaha Downtown Improvement District (ODID) has proudly partnered with professional, unarmed private security since 2010 to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and walkable Downtown environment. Our current provider, Lion’s Gate Security Solutions, offers dedicated patrols and rapid response services throughout the district. Lion’s Gate also provides security for major Downtown landmarks including the Holland Performing Arts Center, Orpheum Theater, and the Paxton Building—creating a coordinated and interconnected security presence in the heart of Omaha.
Standard Patrol Hours
- Thursdays – Saturdays: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Sundays: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Enhanced Patrols During June & Major Events
To support summer crowds and high-traffic weekends, ODIDA enhances Downtown security in the following ways:
Every Friday & Saturday in June
- Two additional private security officers on patrol from 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM
During Large Events such as:
- College World Series (CWS)
- Midwest Fest
- Taste of Omaha
ODIDA adds two additional weekend security officers and coordinates closely with local partners to provide increased visibility and safety.
College World Series (CWS) Week Specific Hours:
- Monday – Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Additional bike patrols deployed for rapid and visible response.
Need a Safe Walk? We've Got You Covered.
Whether you're heading to your car, walking home, or exploring Downtown late in the evening, our Downtown Safety Escort Program is here to help you get there safely. In partnership with Lion’s Gate Security, uniformed officers are available to walk with you within the Downtown Improvement District during scheduled patrol hours.
During our shift hours - Call 402-616-2651 and a friendly officer will meet you shortly.
This free service is available to all Downtown employees, residents, and visitors.
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.