09/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/05/2024 14:42
Great news! The Department of Commerce launched the Liberty Bell Safe Certification Program, a free specialized initiative that equips businesses with best practices to elevate the nighttime safety of patrons and employees. 6 businesses already the training and yours could be next.
The public safety trainings offered through the Liberty Bell Safe Certification Program will provide participants with prevention and intervention skills to navigate situations that businesses operating at night commonly experience.
The selected businesses will attend the following six training sessions to be designated as a Liberty Bell Safe certified business in Philadelphia:
The training sessions are offered in partnership with the Department of Public Health, Philadelphia Police Department, and WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.
Eligible businesses must:
The following cohort training dates are available for selected business participants:
Cohort Training Schedule:
Time per date: 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Participants may opt to complete all six training courses in one day or divide the sessions into two days: three sources on Monday and the remaining on Saturday. Participants must complete all sessions within the two-month certification period. Certification lasts for three years. After the 3-year mark, businesses seeking recertification must complete refresher courses covering the previous learned material and any new relevant coursework.
Businesses that complete the 6 required trainings during the certification period will receive the following benefits:
The Liberty Bell Safe Certification Program helps advance a safe, inclusive and creative nighttime economy in Philadelphia. Questions? Email to[email protected].