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Security District Board of Commissioners and Residents Association which work to maintain security and quality of life on the squares bounded by Magazine St., Exposition Blvd., Prytania St. & Nashville Ave. The Security district budget is funded by parcel fees on non exempt parcels, and the Resident's Association is funded by membership dues. Both boards are made up of property owners in the district who volunteer to serve.
Upper Hurstville Security District and Residents Association
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Upper Hurtsville, – Security District, — Advisory / 19.02.2024

On Friday, 2/16/2024 at about 7:23 pm, our private patrol officer received a call from an individual reporting that he was assaulted while walking past the Starbucks at Magazine & State with his family.  Per the SEI report, the victim stated that “an unidentified white male wearing a black hoodie jacket and Whole Foods bags in his hand assaulted him by hitting him in the face with his fist.”  A Starbucks employee stated the suspect appeared to be a homeless person with long dark hair and a beard. ...

Upper Hurtsville, – Security District, — Advisory, — Crime & Safety / 21.06.2023

SEI reported that several car windows were broken between 2 am and 6 am on Tuesday 6/20. 5:55 am 1000 block Nashville Avenue. - The back driver side window of a Toyota Tundra SR5 was broken. 5:25 am 1100 block State Street - The back driver window of a black Audi A6 was broken. 3:57 am 6000 block Coliseum Street - Broken passenger window on a white Chevy Silverado.2:57 am 1100 block Webster Street - The back passenger window of a grey Tahoe was broken.2:24 am 1100 block Webster Street -...

Upper Hurtsville, – Security District, — Crime & Safety / 23.05.2023

In response to the recent uptick in crime in and around our neighborhoods, the UHSD and AASD Boards have added a second private patrol vehicle, nightly between 11 pm and 7 am, for the foreseeable future.  Remember to please leave your porch lights on, be aware of your surroundings, and leave nothing in your car.  Call the patrol (504-451-1614) if you see anything suspicious in the area, and remember that they are available 24/7 to escort you between your car and your door. Your UHSD Board of Commissioners ...

Upper Hurtsville, – Security District, — Crime & Safety / 17.05.2023

The Hurstville Security and Neighborhood Improvement District has called a neighborhood meeting with District A Councilmember Joe Giarrusso and NOPD Second District Captain Nolan to discuss the recent uptick in crime in the Uptown area.   Surrounding neighborhood organizations are invited to participate.  All are welcome to join in on Thursday, May 18th, beginning at 5:30pm at the Jewish Community Center on the corner of St. Charles and Jefferson Avenues. We encourage you to participate.  Your UHSD Board of Commissioners ...

Upper Hurtsville, – Residents Association, – Security District, — Crime & Safety, — Neighborhood News / 14.01.2023

Recently, we have all been concerned with numerous issues in our neighborhood, including the proliferation of criminal activity, the deplorable conditions of our streets and routinely missed garbage pickups which are scheduled for Fridays but is regularly not picked up until well into the next week.  I want to assure you that the Board has been proactive about addressing these problems. I have personally been in regular communication with our Councilman Joe Giarusso and he has assured me that the problems that we are having with the garbage pick...

Upper Hurtsville, – Residents Association, – Security District, — Crime & Safety, — Neighborhood News / 05.01.2023

There will be a residents association meeting on Wednesday, January 18 at 6 pm, at the LaSalle Condos, 6048 Perrier Street.  Residents of both the Upper Hurstville and Audubon Association Security Districts are invited.  Leaders from NOPD Second District will attend along with Captain Wayne Delarge (NOPD/OPSE) and Omar Awad (SEI) representing our neighborhood patrols.  City Councilman Joe Giarrusso will also attend. This is a great opportunity for residents to discuss crime concerns with the people who are responsible for our security. Please RSVP via email to info@upperhurstville.com if you plan to attend.  Thank you!Your UHRA Board...

Upper Hurtsville, – Security District, — Advisory, — Crime & Safety / 24.10.2022

This is a reminder to make good use of our neighborhood security patrol.Per the report from the Audubon Area Security District (AASD), you never know when you may encounter a potentially threatening situation.  When walking in the neighborhood, always have your phone handy and consider adding the security patrol phone number (504-451-1614) as a speed dial option that you can access quickly.This is why we have a security patrol! ...

Upper Hurtsville, – Security District, — Neighborhood News / 31.05.2022

As announced earlier this month, a new security patrol company for the Upper Hurstville Security District will begin this week. Security Engineers Incorporated (SEI) will begin service to our neighborhood at 7:00 am on Wednesday, June 1.  As before, the patrol will be shared with the Audubon Area Security District (AASD), on the other side of Prytania, and will patrol around the clock each day, 24/7. The number to reach the UHSD patrol officers will stay the same, 504-451-1614. Please make sure you have this number in your phone for easy access. We encourage you to use...

Upper Hurtsville, – Security District, — Neighborhood News / 06.05.2022

As many of you know, we have experienced substantial problems with our current security patrol provider, Garda World. The UHSD board has determined that Garda World is no longer able to competently fulfill the duties required and meet the expectations that we have as a Security District.  Therefore, it was necessary that we terminate our contract with Garda World and contract with a new security patrol service.For many months now we have been engaged in a rigorous interview process of other security patrol providers.  After conducting this due...