[Ord. No. 4421, 10-2-2017]
A. Definitions.
1. Public Safety refers to the welfare and protection of the general
public. It is usually expressed as a governmental responsibility.
Most states have departments for public safety. The primary goal of
the department is prevention and protection of the public from dangers
affecting safety such as crimes or disasters. In many cases the public
safety division will be comprised of individuals from other organizations
including police, emergency medical services (EMS), fire force, public
transportation officials, and public works.
2. In general, Public Safety includes signage for traffic control, emergency
management, disaster evacuation programs, safety policies and procedures,
and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens.
3. In relation to Police, Public Safety includes hiring of police department
staff, salaries, and operational expenses. Other expenses associated
with Police includes dispatch, courts, records clerks, education,
code enforcement, and bond issues associated with police, police department,
or police station.
4. In relation to Fire, Public Safety includes hiring of fire department
staff, salaries, and operational expenses. Other expenses associated
with Fire includes dispatch and education.
5. In relation to Public Works, Public Safety includes park lighting,
street lighting, video/cameras in the parks and streets for security
surveillance, maintenance, retaining area safety, streets, sidewalks,
removing dangerous trees, and demolition.