Public Safety

What This Includes

Public Safety services include police operations, emergency medical response, school resource officers, and community safety programs.

Why It Matters

Public Safety represents the City’s largest investment, reflecting its priority to protect residents and ensure rapid emergency response.
These services protect lives and property while supporting crime prevention, emergency response, and a visible safety presence throughout the City.

What Your Tax Dollars Support

• Police patrol and investigations
• Emergency medical services (EMS)
• School resource officers
• Community policing and outreach
• Code enforcement and neighborhood safety
• City Rangers and community presence

Budget Allocation

$41,012,330
44₵ of every $1 spent
(44% of total budget)

Departments & Divisions

Police Administration, Police Operations, Police Resource Officers, School Resource Officers, Police Support Services, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), City Rangers, and Code Enforcement

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