Downtown Minneapolis Public Safety Updates
Mar 11, 2026
Shane Zahn, Downtown Improvement District
Downtown Minneapolis Public Safety Updates
Shane has been with DID since its inception in 2009 and currently holds the position of Director of Safety Initiatives.
Shane came to DID from Target where he worked as an executive in Assets Protection for nine years. Within that time period he helped to execute and lead safety initiatives within the newly formed Minneapolis SafeZone Collaborative (now known as Vibrant & Safe Downtown). In 2009 this Collaborative became part of DID and Shane began his role leading DID’s safety programs. In his time with DID, Shane has been integral in successful collaborations with law enforcement, outreach and private security partners, that have increased the real and perceived safety of downtown.