New command center lets Columbus police monitor downtown with real-time video

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new safety initiative is putting more eyes on Downtown Columbus than ever before. 

A security command center is now fully operational in the heart of downtown. This is all a part public-private partnership and an initiative called ‘Safer Downtown,’ which is funded with grant money.

Leaders said with the city growing and more people moving to the downtown area, this is a crucial step.

“Having the safer downtown benefits everybody in central Ohio,” said Cmdr.