The current expenses are supported by current revenues. Police Works with residents, businesses and other agencies to solve problems affecting safety and livability, including crime, traffic and public safety. Enforces state and local laws fairly and aggressively. Provides educational programs. Over 40,000 calls are logged a year, in addition to making criminal arrests and tagging or arresting traffic offenders.
Many units use existing authorized staff to fill the specialty teams as needed.
Maintains parks and public facilities. This division works with residents and businesses on property access and traffic control and acts as liaison with public jurisdictions on local and regional roads, walkways, bikeways and transit service. Engineering provides design and construction inspection for the City's water supply, sanitary and storm sewer drainage systems, streets, sidewalks and municipal facilities. It reviews the wetland impact of construction projects to ensure City infrastructure standards are met. Teaches fire prevention and safe behavior to reduce the toll of fire on the community.