Public safety protects the constituents from
harm. This involves the prevention of situations that could
endanger the safety of the general public. The objective is to
guard the public against crimes or disasters (natural or
man-made) that could cause significant injury/harm, or damage.
Public safety consists of the following:
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Police protection
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Fire
protection
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Emergency medical services
Additional public safety services may include:
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National defense
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Civil defense
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Consumer protection
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Lifeguard services
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Safety enforcement
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Animal control services
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Emergency telephone number system
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Health inspectors
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Utility inspectors |