Preserve a safe and secure environment for all people and property.
- Policy PS-2.1
Public Safety Agencies
Collaborate with the Police Department and the Fire Authority to promote greater public safety through implementing Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPETD) principles for all development projects.
- Policy PS-2.2
Code Compliance
Require all development to comply with the provisions of the most recently adopted fire and building codes and maintain an ongoing fire inspection program to reduce fire hazards.
- Policy PS-2.3
Crime Prevention
Coordinate, partner, and build relationships with community members and stakeholders to develop and implement crime prevention strategies through restorative practices that focus on rehabilitation, community service, and public safety.
- Policy PS-2.4
Community Partnerships
Provide alternative methods to improve police services that support community partnerships, build public trust, and proactively address public safety issues.
- Policy PS-2.5
Safety Programs
Promote early childhood education and prevention programs that improve public safety and maintain ongoing community education opportunities.
- Policy PS-2.6
School Safety
Collaborate with local schools to establish and implement comprehensive and coordinated services that enhance the security and safety of students, educators, and administrators on and off campus.
- Policy PS-2.7
Staffing Levels
Increase staffing levels for sworn peace officers, fire fighters, emergency medical responders, code enforcement, and civilian support staff to provide quality services and maintain an optimal response time citywide, as resources become available.
- Policy PS-2.8
Efficiency Standards
Ensure that equipment, facilities, technology, and training for emergency responders are updated and maintained to meet modern standards of safety, dependability, and efficiency.
- Policy PS-2.9
Quality Employees
Enhance public safety efforts by actively seeking a diverse and talented pool of public safety candidates who possess the values and skills consistent with those of the community.
- Policy PS-2.10
Emergency Management Plans
Maintain, update, and adopt an emergency operations plan and hazard mitigation plan to prepare for and respond to natural or human generated hazards.
- Policy PS-2.11
Resilient facilities and infrastructure
Coordinate with utilities and public agencies to develop, maintain, relocate, and/or upgrade critical local and regional public facilities and infrastructure systems to ensure their resiliency during times of extreme weather or natural disasters, or toxic emission release.
- Policy PS-2.12
Automatic Mutual Aid
Participate in agreements for automatic and mutual aid with other local, state, federal, and nongovernmental emergency service providers to improve protection services and emergency response throughout the region.
- Policy PS-2.13
Extreme Heat
Maintain an adequate amount and distribution of cooling centers throughout the city, with consideration given to areas with concentrations of those most vulnerable to the dangers of extreme heat.
- Policy PS-2.14
Vulnerable Populations
Coordinate with and encourage the use of community-based networks to aid vulnerable populations in preparing for emergencies and provide assistance with evacuation and recovery.
- Policy PS-2.15
Recovery
Coordinate with the County and other local agencies to reestablish and expedite services to assist affected residents and businesses in the short- and long-term recovery from emergencies and natural disasters.