The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) Board has approved a $2 million intergovernmental agreement with the City of Atlantic City to fund the 2026 Tourism District Policing Unit (TDPU), in partnership with the Atlantic City Police Department. The $6.3 million initiative, funded through a partnership between the City of Atlantic City at $4.3 million and CRDA at $2 million, will deploy a dedicated unit from May 1 through October 31, 2026, covering peak tourism season. The designated TDPU includes 20 dedicated officers during May, June, September, and October, with an expanded deployment of 32 officers during the peak months of July and August. It will operate seven days a week from 7 AM to 3 AM using patrol vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and bicycle patrols.