Public Safety
Vision
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Public safety in the City of Sacramento is the collective effort to protect life, uphold constitutional rights, prevent harm, and create the conditions where every person — especially our youth — can live, learn, work, and thrive without fear. It includes prevention, emergency response, preparedness, recovery, and the coordinated delivery of police, fire, medical, behavioral health, environmental, and community-based services.
What we are working toward
The work under this priority is organized into four focus areas. Within each, the City has committed to specific objectives.
Crime Reduction
- Residents, businesses, and communities will be less impacted by crime and benefit from strengthened violence reduction programs.
Alternative Response
- Residents experiencing behavioral health, substance use, or homelessness-related needs receive timely and appropriate responses.
First Responder Quality & Trust
- Communities experience positive relationships with first responders through ethical service and investment in employee development.
- The Sacramento Fire Department workforce reflects the diversity of the community.
Traffic Safety
- Residents benefit from improved street safety through targeted, high-impact engineering improvements.
The work underway
These are the initiatives now advancing under this priority. Each is led by a City department and reported on through SacramentoSTAT.
Crime Reduction
13. Reduce Crime through Data-Driven Strategies
14. Evaluate Community Violence Reduction Efforts and Develop Comprehensive Public Safety Strategies
15. Advance Youth Programs that Prioritize Public Safety
16. Strengthen Public Safety in Parks and Recreation Spaces
Alternative Response
17. Pilot Alternative Response Model
First Responder Quality & Trust
18. Invest in Employee Development and Wellness
19. Strengthen Quality Police Services
20. Expand Diversity Outreach and Recruitment
Traffic Safety
21. Deliver Quick-Build and Interim Safety Projects
Who is doing this work
Every initiative has a lead department accountable for delivering it, and supporting departments that contribute resources, expertise, or coordination.
Lead Departments
Go deeper
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Priorities Strategic Workplan
May 5, 2026 City Council Presentation
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