Denver will create a dedicated police unit to patrol downtown after years of residents and business owners complaining of a lack of safety in the heart of the city.

Police on horseback will soon start patrolling downtown Denver as part of a sweeping new safety plan Mayor Mike Johnston unveiled Wednesday. Why it matters: It's Johnston's latest move of many to tamp down crime,

The Downtown Safety Action Plan includes a new permanent downtown police unit, implementing additional safety resources and expanding health outreach initiatives.