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Originally posted by the City of Hollywood<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The City of West Hollywood is pleased to announce staffed kiosks throughout the City to support the recent expansion of its\u00a0Block by Block program. In recent weeks, the City launched three kiosks and it has recently added two more kiosk locations. Two additional locations are scheduled to be implemented within the next 30 days, which will bring the total number of kiosks citywide to seven. Concurrently, the Block by Block program has added personnel; there are now approximately 85 Security Ambassadors.<\/p>\n Commercial district kiosks function daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the kiosk at West Hollywood Park is staffed daily from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.; and the Plummer Park kiosk is staffed daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The aim of the kiosks is to expand the City\u2019s supplemental safety services, as well as to provide an extra level of hospitality to businesses, community members, and visitors.<\/p>\n Kiosk locations are as follows in the City\u2019s commercial districts:<\/p>\n (1)\u00a0 N. La Brea and Santa Monica Boulevard\/The Gateway<\/p>\n (2)\u00a0 Melrose Avenue at Westmount Drive\/Design District (In-Progress)<\/p>\n (3)\u00a0 Santa Monica Boulevard at N. Robertson Boulevard\/Rainbow District<\/p>\n (4)\u00a0 Santa Monica Boulevard at Westmount Drive\/Rainbow District<\/p>\n (5)\u00a0 Sunset Boulevard at Sunset Plaza Drive\/Sunset Strip (In-Progress)<\/p>\n In the City\u2019s main public parks, kiosk locations are:<\/p>\n (6)\u00a0 West Hollywood Park<\/p>\n (7)\u00a0 Plummer Park<\/p>\n The City of West Hollywood\u2019s rollout of staffed kiosks for its Block by Block Security Ambassadors program is focused on safety as well as hospitality in West Hollywood with specific emphasis on supporting a more robust and accessible presence where people shop, walk, and enjoy recreation. Security Ambassadors at kiosks will be able to assist community members and visitors and, in emergencies, can work in partnership with law enforcement personnel at the West Hollywood Sheriff\u2019s Station. Security Ambassadors will work seamlessly, as well, to:<\/p>\n During the next several weeks, the City of West Hollywood will be sharing additional information about the Block by Block Security Ambassadors program including a new toll-free number and public Security Ambassadors program location. Community members are encouraged to get to know the City\u2019s Block by Block Security Ambassadors, who will be in attendance at the upcoming\u00a0Kids Fair\u00a0on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Hollywood Park, located at 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard, as well as at other upcoming events.<\/p>\n About | Block by Block Security Ambassadors Program<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/u><\/b>\u2013 The City of West Hollywood partners with Block by Block on its Security Ambassadors program, which has a direct positive impact on safety and neighborhood livability. First established as a City program in 2013, West Hollywood Block by Block Security Ambassadors provide a highly visible uniformed presence at the street level and leverage the effectiveness of local law enforcement by working in collaboration with personnel from the West Hollywood Sheriff\u2019s Station. In addition to supplemental safety services, Block by Block Security Ambassadors get to know West Hollywood\u2019s neighborhoods and assist in providing an extra level of hospitality to businesses, residents, and visitors and help to address and respond to quality-of-life concerns in the community. Security Ambassadors receive trainings on topics such as active shooters, cultural diversity and sensitivity, administration of Narcan to treat narcotic overdose, mental health first aid, sexual harassment, emergency\/disaster preparedness, and more. The Block by Block Security Ambassador Hotline provides access to free, 24\/7 support by phone or text at (323) 821-8604; a new toll-free number will be introduced in the coming weeks. For additional information, please visit\u00a0www.weho.org\/bbb<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Originally posted by the City of Hollywood The City of West Hollywood is pleased to announce staffed kiosks throughout the City to support the recent expansion of its\u00a0Block by Block program. In recent weeks, the City launched three kiosks and it has recently added two more kiosk locations. 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