HPD’s “Club Unit” Targets Nightlife Crime in Third Ward

Responding to rising concerns from Black residents about late-night disturbances, HPD created the Crime Protection Team — Club Unit specifically for Third Ward and similar inner-city neighborhoods. The six-officer squad cracks down on noise, litter, illegal parking and ordinance violations around bars and clubs. Third Ward councilmember Carolyn Evans‑Shabazz and community members welcomed the effort as a needed step toward preserving neighborhood safety and dignity