The Safe and Civil City Program works to ensure Bloomington is a welcoming, valuing, and respecting community for all visitors and residents. The Safe and Civil City Program focuses on public safety, civility, diversity, civic engagement, domestic violence and conflict resolution by supporting community and grassroots activities that address these issues.
The program collaborates with social service, community and law enforcement agencies and organizations; as well as with citizen groups, county government, educational institutions and other City departments to implement a wide variety of projects that promote a welcoming environment. Rafi Hasan, the Safe and Civil City Director, is the LGBTQ liaison to the Mayor.
Resources
Safety, Civility & Justice Initiative
Aggressive Panhandling
Civil Streets
The City of Bloomington's Civil Streets initiative is intended to reduce incidences of crashes, frustrations and unsafe behaviors of bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists.
Monroe County Domestic Violence Coalition
The coalition is committed to improving our community's response to domestic violence issues through communication and coordination of services.
Black History Month
Each year, the City of Bloomington Black History Month Committee plans activities and events for the community to celebrate and commemorate the month of February as Black History Month.
Sister Cities
Bloomington has two sister cities: Posoltega, Nicaragua and Santa Clara, Cuba.