City Safety
APCO and Visit Baltimore have worked together with the Baltimore Police Department and other agencies to put a safety plan in place to ensure the comfort of our visitors
Baltimore City Is Easy to Navigate
Baltimore City is easy to navigate, with its charming walkable neighborhoods, exciting eateries, vibrant arts and culture communities and the scenic Inner Harbor all in close proximity. APCO and Visit Baltimore have worked together, along with the Baltimore Police Department and several other agencies, to put a safety plan in place to ensure the comfortability of our visitors.
Expanded Coverage for APCO
APCO and Visit Baltimore’s safety partners have implemented a program during all events to ensure the safety of all attendees. Discussions are held regularly to review the APCO 2025 schedule of events so we are able to plan accordingly for appropriate safety resources and deployments.
Attendees can expect an increase in safety precautions including:
- Visit Baltimore is working in tandem with Tactical Protective Services (TPS) to assist in additional presence around the APCO Conference footprint. The security team will provide coverage on the outside perimeter of the BCC, including monitoring the attendees traversing to and from the major hotels as well as physical checks of the hotels and the Inner Harbor You can find them on foot or on patrol in a public safety vehicle.
- Increased safety protocols by the Downtown and Waterfront partnerships around the Convention Center, contracted hotels and off-site event venues used by the group, including additional presence by private security contractors and public law enforcement agencies at every level.
- Parking garage monitoring in the downtown Baltimore area.
Travel Smart While You Are Attending APCO
Visit Baltimore and the hospitality community are dedicated to an outstanding experience while you are attending the APCO 2025 conference. Whether you are dining at our award-winning restaurants, attending the APCO Block Party or popping into a local attraction to grab a memento of your visit to Baltimore, these quick and easy precautions ensure you can explore our vibrant city with confidence:
- Remove your badge when you leave conference events.
- Remain in well-lit, high traffic areas.
- Plan your route ahead of time so you don’t get lost.
- Stay alert to your surroundings.
- Keep your phone and valuables tucked into your bag or pocket.
- If possible, travel in groups of three or more.
- Don’t hesitate to ask a uniformed officer, guide or security professional for help or guidance.
Warm Welcome Program
Hotels, restaurants, attractions and other businesses across Baltimore are coming together to show APCO that Charm City is committed to supporting and embracing diversity, equity and inclusion, and fostering a welcoming environment for ALL attendees. So far, more than 100 local businesses and tourism entities have committed to the mission by signing the pledge and completing the training, and we are actively working to expand this partnership across the city.
Emergency & Non-Emergency Contact Information
In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
In the event of a non-emergency, please call 311.