Union Square Partnership's Public Safety Officers (PSOs) work to foster a safe and hospitable environment for the 14th Street-Union Square neighborhood. Distinctively uniformed and thoroughly trained, our PSOs are the eyes and ears of the community.
USP's six PSOs patrol the district on foot daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, keeping an eye out for and reporting unlawful activity. In the summer months, those hours are extended to 10:00 PM.
PSOs provide outreach to residents, businesses and visitors, monitor the sidewalks, connect the homeless with services, and contact the local precincts in emergency situations. PSOs are in constant communication with the Public Safety Office, located at 223 East 14th Street, and in emergency situations, they have direct and immediate contact with the NYPD.
USP's Public Safety Office provides a constant presence on the street. The storefront serves as a home base for our Public Safety Officers and as a central location for the distribution of neighborhood brochures and announcements.