Safe Place Program

Safe Place Logo

The Wilton Manors Police Department (WMPD), in partnership with local businesses, employs a nationally recognized Safe Place Program in the Island City. The program provides safe places for residents and visitors who have been victims of hate, bias, and harassment to report crimes if they don’t feel comfortable coming forward to the police department. 

This program leans on partnerships with Island City businesses that volunteer to participate. Business owners and staff are trained on how to provide a haven for crime victims, how to sensitively communicate with victims, and how to contact WMPD for assistance.

List of Participating Businesses

Thank you to our participating businesses!

  • AHF/Out Of The Closet Thrift
  • Alibi Monkey Bar
  • Apt 9F
  • Chant II, LLC LIT Bar
  • Dental Associates of Boca Raton
  • Dolce Salato Pizza and Gelato
  • Equality Florida
  • GFLFLCC and Visitors Center
  • Hagen Park
  • Hunters
  • Holy Cross Hospital
  • Indelible Art and Tattoo
  • Infinity Lounge
  • Ink Addiction II
  • Island City Smiles
  • Island City Stage
  • J & J Media Group, LLC
  • James Rideout CPA
  • Julian's Fountain of Youth
  • Manor Lanes
  • Mercer Cleaners
  • MyEyeDr.
  • Myth Gastrobar
  • Needlestitch
  • Peak Fitness Wilton Manors
  • Pride Corner Art & Frame
  • Pride Factory
  • Richard C. Sullivan Public Library
  • Rock Hard Clothing
  • Sardi Cafe Lounge
  • Simone's Bridal Prom Pageant
  • Starbucks
  • SunServe
  • Tap That Ash
  • To the Moon
  • The Pearl Rehab Center
  • The Poverello Center Inc
  • The Pride Center at Equality Park
  • Vape & Smoke Shop
  • Wagpride
  • Wilton Creamery, LLC
  • Wilton Discount Liquors
  • Wilton Manors Police Department
  • Wilton River Suites
  • World of Smoke and Vape

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this program for?

Any Wilton Manors resident or visitor who is a victim of a crime, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, mental, physical, or sensory disabilities, homelessness, marital status, political ideology, age, or parental status.

How do I know if a business is a Safe Place?

All participating businesses will have a window decal, pictured below, indicating they are a registered Safe Place.

WMMP Safe Place Window Sign

How can my business participate?

We're so happy you're interested in participating! Please submit the form at the link below to get started. Once submitted, a representative from WMPD will reach out to you.

Click here to register your business for the Safe Place Program.

Who can I contact about this program?

Please contact the WMPD at safeplace@wmpd.org.

When will this program start?

The program began on October 1, 2023.