About FHNP
Our Story
FHNP was started as a three-month privately-funded pilot project in 2021 to address rising crime and safety concerns in Federal Hill. Due to the commitment and investment of individual neighbors, it has now expanded to fund a professional security service that covers all of the Federal Hill neighborhood and Federal Hill Park. Our goal is to continue to help keep our neighborhood a safe and welcoming place to live and visit.
Federal Hill Neighborhood Patrol
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We initiated our pilot program in May 2021, and over the years we have been able to expand our coverage to one patrol car seven days a week, with two patrol cars covering on the busiest days and times. The link below shows the areas covered by the Patrol.
Please note that at this time FHNP patrols ONLY the residential areas of the neighborhood; they do not patrol the business district.
Click to view FEDERAL HILL MAP
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The Patrol does cover the Park, but note that the FHNP does not “police” anywhere per se. By a memorandum of understanding with the Baltimore City Police Department, the patrol works with the police to increase a security presence and promote safety.
Please remember that the Patrol is NOT the police, so when emergency help is necessary always call 911 first.
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Our donors fund a professional security company to use clearly-marked vehicles with flashing lights to circle residential Federal Hill during operating hours. Depending on the time and day, either one or two vehicles will be in use. Our current provider is MatCom, who is now on year three as our Patrol company.
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Absolutely not! The Baltimore Police Southern District Commander and our City Councilman are fully aware of and supportive of our efforts to launch and maintain a citizen-funded security presence. The Police Department views the Patrol as an asset for them, providing additional eyes in the neighborhood.
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We currently have two Patrol vehicles that operate on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and one vehicle that operates on Monday through Thursday. The hours of operation vary according to need. Our plan is to keep the coverage area the same in order to maintain the current level of service.In order to increase the coverage area, additional officers and cars are needed and we would have to get significant additional financial support from donors. The link below shows the areas covered by the Patrol.
Please note that at this time FHNP patrols ONLY the residential areas of the neighborhood; they do not patrol the business district.
Click to View Federal Hill Map