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CID Public Safety Council

Strengthening Safety, Together.

About

The Chinatown-International District Public Safety Council (CIDPSC) is a collaborative group of community leaders and City of Seattle staff working to enhance public safety in the CID.

Formed to implement the CID Public Safety Task Force recommendations, we improve communication, coordinate responses to criminal activity, and foster a vibrant, healthy neighborhood.

Our Focus Areas:

  1. Advocacy and Policy
  2. Community Engagement
  3. Taskforce Recommendations

Task Force Priorities

CIDPSC was created to implement and oversee the following goals:

  • Improve communication and coordination between the CID and the City
  • Address criminal activity and harmful environmental factors
  • Foster a safe, vibrant, and healthy neighborhood

Progress and Achievements

CID & City Collaboration

  • CID Public Safety Coordinator hired as community liaison
  • Mayoral CID Lead appointed (Cindy Wong)
  • CSO (Community Service Officer) program reinstated
  • Precinct shift: Little Saigon moved from East to West Precinct

Addressing Criminal Activity

  • Closure of illegal massage parlors
  • Support for WA Drug Ordinance, increasing referrals to LEAD
  • Ongoing SPD emphasis patrols in Little Saigon
  • Advocacy for hookah licensing regulations

Vibrant and Safe Neighborhood

  • Park and alley activations (e.g., Movie Nights, JamFest)
  • Lighting improvements (I-5 underpass, Hing Hay Park lanterns)
  • Faster response to encampment activity via Unified Care Team
  • Concierge activation program funded for Hing Hay Park

 

2025 Priorities & Ongoing Goals

In Progress:

  • Reduce chronic drug dealing and public use
  • Address unauthorized encampments
  • Create a long-term plan for CID’s cultural and historic preservation

This Year’s Focus:

  • Combat vandalism (graffiti, broken windows)
  • Coordinate coverage across CSOs, Park Rangers, LEAD, REACH & SPD
  • Educate public on 911 usage and language support
  • Expand Metro police and ambassador hours
  • Maintain strong City–CID communication
Donnie Chin

History

The CIDPSC was formed in 2016, following the tragic death of Donnie Chin in 2015. As a result of community outcry and City response, the CID Public Safety Task Force was convened, leading to the formation of the Council.

What Makes CIDPSC Unique:

We don’t just talk about safety—we build systems of accountability and collaboration. The Public Safety Coordinator role, now a model for other Seattle neighborhoods, started right here in the CID.

Get Involved

We believe public safety is a shared responsibility, and there are many ways to get involved:

Attend Our Meetings

  • Public Safety Council Meetings (In Person): 1st Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM
  • CID Public Safety Forum (Hybrid): 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM

Join the Council

Want to take a more active role in shaping public safety in the CID? We welcome new members who care about the future of the neighborhood. Reach out to learn how to get involved.

Have a question, concern, or success story?

Each month, we answer community-submitted questions in our meetings, answered by CIDPSC or City representatives. Email publicsafetycouncil@cidbia.org