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Public SafetyDepartment DescriptionThe Department of Public Safety is comprisedof the operations of the Support ServicesDivision, the Divisions of Police and Fire, andthe Safety Director’s Office, which isresponsible for the overall coordination of thedepartment. Columbus is one of few largecities in the U.S. to earn internationalaccreditation for both the Divisions of Policeand Fire.The Division of Support Services includesthe License Section, Weights and Measures,and Communications. The License sectionregulates over 34 types of licenses throughrules and regulations related to licensing andpermit requirements for various types ofbusinesses, charitable solicitations, and theuse of commercial and residential alarmsystems. The Weights and Measures sectionis responsible for the provision of equity in themarketplace by attempting to provide a levelfield of competition for merchants to conducttheir business, and seeks to guarantee nomonetary damages to buyers and sellers verseestheinstallation and coordination of all forms ofcommunications technology to support firstresponders in Columbus and surroundingjurisdictions.Established in 1816, the Columbus Divisionof Police has over 1,900 officers and 400civilian employees making it one of the top 25largest departments in the country. Thedivision covers 20 precincts across thegreater Columbus metropolitan area, whileserving over 870,000 residents. TheDepartment MissionTo build and maintain safeneighborhoods by workingcooperatively with citizens tominimize injury, death, and propertydestruction.Columbus Division of Police strives to be atrustworthy,diverse, progressive,andcommunity-minded organization devoted toproviding excellent public service. Columbuspolice officers are guided by the Division’sCore Values – Professionalism, Respect,Integrity, Discipline, and Enthusiasm; they arecommitted to the highest professionalstandards and continuous improvementthrough ongoing education and training, andare dedicated to preserving the safety andwell-being of our community. The divisionhas six bureaus: Administration, HomelandSecurity, Investigative, Patrol North, PatrolSouth, and Support Services.The Division of Fire’s mission is to serveand protect the community by , minimizing injury, death, andproperty destruction from fire, naturaldisaster, and other catastrophes, andproviding timely and effective emergencymedical services.Working in the FireDivision are over 1,600 full-time employeesspread out over five bureaus: Administration,Support Services, Emergency Services, FirePrevention, and Training. In addition, thedivision employs a full-time Medical Director.
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Public SafetyStrategic Priorities for 2019NeighborhoodsEnhance neighborhood safety, community participation, and Police and Fire Divisions’ responsiveness by working with othergovernment agencies, community members, and federal, state, and local agencies to leverage additional resources.Implement strategies for the reduction of gun violence and gang activity utilizing technology and external partnerships.Improve transparency and accountability in law enforcement operations with the body worn cameras program.Promote safety throughout the city’s neighborhoods through the free distribution of smoke detectors.Expand the Neighborhood Safety Camera Program to include alleys and high-dumping locations.Furnish support in patrol areas identified by the city, in partnership with the Community Crime Patrol.Address localized crime patterns, provide crowd control, and foster community partnerships to enhance quality of life issuesthrough the efforts of Police Community Response Teams (CRT).Create safety synergy with other city departments by involving various internal and external stakeholders in the city’sComprehensive Neighborhood Safety Strategy.Public Safety and HealthMaximize efforts to prevent crime, reduce violence, and remove illegal firearms and drugs from city streets.Support the Franklin County Opiate Action Plan with police and fire outreach to assist those impacted by opiate addiction.Ensure national and international accreditations for both the Police and Fire Divisions, crime lab, and the heliport.Begin construction of a new far north police substation, a replacement for Fire Station 16, and Fire Station 35 located on WaggonerRoad, and complete the design of Fire Station 36.Serve as model safety forces with nationwide best practices in Police and Fire.
Public SafetyStrategic Priorities for 2019 (cont.)Early Childhood and EducationMaintain a presence of safety personnel in the schools, in partnership with Columbus City Schools, who present public safetyprograms, and firefighters who provide math and reading tutoring. Participate in the Stop the Violence, Say No to Bullies, and SayYes to Involvement programs.Work with the public to facilitate educational activities such as the Neighborhood Safety Academy, Columbus Citizen Police Academy,Columbus Police Explorers Program, Juvenile Fire Setter Program, Fifty Plus Program, and other safety educational classes.Provide training opportunities for residents with access to the use of the Fire Safety Houses, and the proper use of First Aid, CPR,AED, and Naloxone.Operational EfficienciesDiversity and InclusionRebid the contract for the EMS billing program to Recruit and hire the most qualified applicants for police and fire with aincrease enhanced features for patient care and focus on safety forces mirroring the community they serve. Engage thecommunity with outreach programs such as the police and fire exposreporting.and the public safety exploration boot camp. Assist applicants in theWork with Franklin County Emergency Management process with study sessions for written testing, as well as Get Fit andand Homeland Security to pilot new types of outdoor Informed events that help prepare candidates for the physical fitnessemergency siren and mass notification systems.aspects of the testing process.Examine technology operations for opportunities to Promote the Police Explorers program, designed to introduce youth withinleverage internal partnerships in order to reduce our the community to the field of law enforcement. This program educates andtechnology footprint.involves youth in police operations and helps provide young men andwomen exposure to a career in law enforcement.Utilize new towing management services to improveefficiency, customer service, and the down time of Implement the cadet program, which will leverage community partnershipsofficers needing a vehicle towed.to build a pipeline of qualified, diverse candidates to enter the safety forceacademies of both Police and Fire.Streamline the process for the payment of claims incases of indigent burial as outlined in a contract Engage outside community civilian evaluators during the oral interviewutilizing a request for proposals process.portion of the hiring process for both police and fire.
Public Safety2019 BUDGET NOTESSAFETY ADMINISTRATIONSupport to the Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Program isbudgeted at 846,026, which represents the city's proportionate share of the maintenance andadministrative support of the area's emergency siren and mass notification systems. Additionalprogram activities include planning for disaster recovery, public education, and exercises. Inaddition: Jail contract expenses are budgeted at 4,800,000 in 2019.scheduled to increase in 2019 from 82 to 85.The per-diem cost is A total of 375,000 is budgeted for the Community Crime Patrol, which patrols Hilltop,Franklinton, the Merion Village area, the University district including south Clintonville,Olde Towne East/Franklin Park, the Northland/North Linden area, and any other patrolarea as directed by the city. The Community Crime Patrol assists the Division of Policein identifying suspicious activities indicative of criminal behavior and includes reportingquality of life issues to appropriate city agencies, such as code violations, burned outstreet and traffic lights, water leaks, and downed utility and power lines. A total of 33,000 is budgeted for Crime Stoppers. In the general fund, the truancy program is budgeted at 75,000 in 2019. Minority recruiting efforts will continue in 2019, with 65,000 allocated for relatedactivities. A total of 225,000 is included for the Capital Area Humane Society for animal crueltyinvestigations.SUPPORT SERVICESA total of 180,000 is budgeted for the maintenance of the neighborhood safety cameras. Inaddition: In 2011, an expanded and upgraded computer aided dispatching system wasimplemented. Funding for maintenance of this system is included in this budget in theamount of 556,512.Approximately 109,590 in funds received by the city from E-911 revenue will be used tooffset the salaries and benefits of a communication system specialist.POLICEThe Division of Police’s 2019 budget provides funding for a beginning year strength of 1,951police officers. It is anticipated that during 2019, there will be a total of 80 separations. Officerslost through these separations will be replaced with two budgeted classes totaling 80 recruitsand subsequent internal promotions. In addition: Major non-personnel budget items include 8.9 million in internal charges for fleet(including fuel), 1.7 million for uniforms, 2.5 million for the towing contract, and 545,250 for prisoner medical expenses.
Public Safety Approximately 1.4 million in funds received by the city from E-911 revenue will be usedto partially fund the salaries and benefits of communications technicians. A total of 150,000 is included in the budget to purchase Naloxone (Narcan), amedication used to block the effects of opioid overdoses. A total of 2.9 million is included to support the Safe Streets Initiative, part of theComprehensive Neighborhood Safety Strategy.FIREThe Fire Division's 2019 budget provides funding for a beginning year contingent of 1,591firefighters. It is anticipated that during 2019, there will be a total of 70 separations. Firefighterslost through these separations will be replaced with two budgeted classes totaling 75 recruitsand subsequent internal promotions. In addition: The division currently provides fire suppression and EMS service with 34 paramedicengine companies, 16 ladder companies, and 5 heavy rescue units. Thirty-three EMStransport units, one for each station, have been attached to engine companies to createtwo-piece companies capable of responding to either fire or medical emergencies, plusfive additional EMS transport vehicles implemented to meet areas of high demand orneed for specialization. Major non-personnel budget items include 8.6 million in internal charges for fleet(including fuel), 948,992 for uniform parts, 1.55 million for medical supplies, and over 681,000 for turnout gear. The EMS third-party reimbursement program that began in January 2003 is expected togenerate 16.2 million in 2019. The division’s cost for EMS related billing services is anestimated 2.3 million.
Public SafetyPERFORMANCE MEASURESTheCommunicationsBureau personnelstrive to answer all911callsforservicein20seconds or less.TheCommunicationsBureauadoptedthe 95 percentNationalEmerNumbergencyAssociation(NENA) standard.In 2019, the targetfor this measurewillmeetorexceed 95 percent.Thismeasurerepresentstheaverage number ofdispatchedandself-initiated runsper cruiser permonth. The lowerthe number, themorenoncommittedtimethat officers havetoengageincommunitypolicing activities.The number ofcruisers availableon a daily basisaveragesabout340.Revised(2016)
Public SafetyWeightsandMeasurespersonnel strive toresolveallconsumercomplaints within48 business hours.In doing so, thedivisionhelpsensuretransparencyforbuyers and sellersin a variety ofcommercialtransactions. Thenumberofcomplaintsinvestigatedandresolved averages90 per year.Columbusresidentscanexpect a yservices. By CityCouncilResolution,theDivision of Firemust maintain anoveralltotalresponse time ofeight minutes orless in at least 80percent of fireincidents.TheDivision is ontrack to achievethislevelofservice in 2018and 2019.
Public SafetyBy City CouncilResolution,theDivision of Firemust maintain anoveralltotalresponse time ofeight minutes orless in at least 80percent of onsistent over thepast few years, anumber of EMSstaffing changesweremadein2017toaccommodategrowing demand.The Division ofFire is constantlyworkingtoimproveitsdispatch system,both to reduce calltimesandtoensure that therightpersonnel,apparatus,andequipment arriveon scene. TheDivision has set agoal of deployingthecorrectresources duringthe initial dispatchon 85 percent ofcalls.
Public SafetyDepartment Financial Summary by Area of rojectedProposedGeneral FundAdministrationPersonnelMaterials & SuppliesServicesOther 1,287,3804,2405,399,187- 1,457,9063,3565,532,168- 1,792,44810,3675,697,538- 1,626,5673,8866,365,361- 1,904,58710,3676,530,220100Administration SubtotalSupport 274Support Services erials & SuppliesServicesOtherPersonnelMaterials & SuppliesServicesOtherCapitalTransfersFirePolice 44342,358,831PersonnelMaterials & vices391,58120,820---Support Services ire SubtotalGeneral Fund SubtotalE-911 FundSupport 024Police 024E-911 Fund 614--180,818180,818---180,818180,818- 556,753,097 584,081,978 604,423,150 608,633,508 624,037,744PersonnelPhoto Red Light FundPolicePersonnelPhoto Red Light FundSubtotalDepartment Total
Public SafetyDivision Financial Summary by Area of rojectedProposedAdministrationGeneral FundPersonnelMaterials & SuppliesServicesOther 1,287,3804,2405,399,187- 1,457,9063,3565,532,168- 1,792,44810,3675,697,538- 1,626,5673,8866,365,361- ,3537,995,8148,445,274PersonnelMaterials & 88,1752,185,1445,800General Fund SubtotalE-911 0-109,590-E-911 Fund Subtotal391,581129,590109,590109,590109,590Support Services 764PersonnelMaterials & 0255,0005,288,862General Fund SubtotalE-911 2,358,831Administration SubtotalSupport ServicesGeneral FundPoliceGeneral ,399,024E-911 Fund SubtotalPhoto Red Light erials & ire 41264,143,851Department Total 556,753,097 584,081,978 604,423,150 608,633,508 624,037,744PersonnelPhoto Red Light Fund SubtotalPolice SubtotalFireGeneral Fund
Public SafetyDepartment Personnel SummaryFundFT/PTGeneral FundAdministrationSupport 141,59651243,9484,0064,0984,130Total*Includes a full-time communication systems specialist which will be funded by the E-911 fund.Please note: The equivalent of one general fund position in the 2019 proposed column above is being funded byBZS’ development services fund.Operating Budget by 66022,430,28521610,805,76370209,778,691 349869,725015,357,011100158,422,101 626,652,131254Proposed 78627,005,671FTEs 604,423,150 4,076 624,037,744ProgramAdministrationInternal ServicesCommunicationsCommunity ProgramsFire Emergency ServicesFiscalHomeland SecurityHuman ResourcesInvestigativeLegal MattersNarcoticsPolice PatrolSafety Force RecruitmentSafety Regulatory ServicesSupport OperationsTechnical OperationsTrainingDepartment Total 068Note: Unless specified in the budget notes, variances in FTE counts by program are the result of changes to internalpayroll coding structures and are not indicative of changes in service delivery.
Public Safety2019PROGRAMGUIDEADMINISTRATIONTo maintain safe neighborhoods byproviding effective management andsupport to the delivery of public safetyservices by the divisions of police, fire, andsupport services. To work cooperativelywith citizens to minimize injury, death, anddestruction of property.INTERNAL SERVICESTo account for the internal service chargesof the department necessary to maintainoperations.COMMUNICATIONSTo acquire and maintain all communicationtools and equipment needed by fire, lawenforcement, and emergency medicalpersonnel to efficiently and effectivelydeliver public safety services to thecitizens of Columbus.To receiveemergency calls from citizens anddispatch the appropriate resources to theemergency.COMMUNITY PROGRAMSTo provide financial support to communityinitiatives such as the Community CrimePatrol, Capital Area Human Society,Truancy, Crime Stoppers, and variousneighborhood safety strategies.Toprovide public services needed for thesafety and well-being of the citizens ofColumbus.FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICESTo minimize injuries, death, and propertyloss related to fire and medicalemergencies.
Public SafetyFISCALTo support the Department of PublicSafety’s mission and personnel throughbudget preparation, fiscal monitoring, andthe procurement and payment of services,supplies, and materials.HOMELAND SECURITYTo provide the citizens of Central Ohiowith a safe environment and acomprehensive emergency managementsolution to catastrophic events.Topromote the safe movement of pedestrianand vehicular traffic on city streets andfreeways. To provide for the mitigation ofsuspected explosive devices and directoperations of spills containing hazardousmaterials.HUMAN RESOURCESTo provide professional services in theareasofemployeebenefits,compensation, labor relations, industrialhygiene, equal employment opportunities,and the hiring of both civilian and swornpersonnel.INVESTIGATIVETo shield victims of sexual assault, familyviolence, child abuse, child exploitation,and missing persons from further dangerthrough investigations and prosecution. Toinvestigatecrimesagainstpersonsresulting in the loss of human life orserious physical harm. To investigate theorigins of suspicious fires including filingcharges against suspects. To investigatefelony property crimes and to provideexpert forensic laboratory services andcommunity education for law enforcementagencies.LEGAL MATTERSTo provide assistance to the CityAttorney’s Office and process all claimsagainst Public Safety.NARCOTICSTo interdict the flow of illegal narcotics intoColumbus and specific geographical areaswithin its boundaries, respond tocomplaints and concerns of drug relatedactivity, seize drugs and assets, and toeducate the public on how to fight drugtrafficking.To enforce laws againstprostitution, gambling, morality, liquorviolations, and related drug offenses.
Public SafetyPOLICE PATROLTo provide public service that reflects agenuine desire to care for the safety andwell-being of our community and ouremployees.SAFETY FORCE RECRUITMENTTo provide agency excellence s, and to recruit qualified anddiverse men and women for the positonsof Columbus Police Officer and Firefighter.SAFETY REGULATORY SERVICESTo enforce rules and regulations pertainingto licenses and licensing procedures asthey affect the public health, safety, andwelfare.To assure the weights andmeasures in commercial service within thecity are properly installed and accurate.To enforce the provisions of the fireprevention code and safeguard life,property, or public welfare from thehazards of fire.SUPPORT OPERATIONSTo ensure the safety of citizens byproviding secure locations for property andimpoundedvehicles,fingerprintidentification, and coordination of criminalprosecutions.To maintain facilities,apparatus, fire supplies, and police recordmanagement.TECHNICAL OPERATIONSTo provide the technical expertise andservices needed to maintain public safety’sinteroperableradiosandothercommunication equipment including thePolice Division’s computer network andPanasonic arbitrator cruiser video system.TRAININGTo enhance and improve the quality of lawenforcement, firefighting, and emergencymedical services by providing theknowledge and skills necessary forpersonnel to perform their jobs safely andefficiently.
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emergencies through education and inspection, minimizing injury, death, and property destruction from fire, natural disaster, and other catastrophes, and providing timely and effective emergency medical services. Working in the Fire Division are over 1,600 full-time employees spread out over fivebureaus: Administration,
