Public Safety (Fire & Police)
Strengthened emergency response capacity and rebuilt public safety operations by addressing critical resource gaps, improving staffing stability, and implementing strategic public safety enhancements.
Key Outcomes:
Expanded fire protection coverage by opening Fire Station #23 and Fire Station #24, acquiring a new fire engine, and achieving an ISO Class 1 rating, placing the department among an elite group in Georgia.
Increased Fire Department staffing capacity through the recruitment and training of 19 new firefighter recruits across two classes.
Improved police officer retention by reducing turnover from 46% in 2022 to 14% in 2023, supporting greater operational stability and continuity of service.
Delivered measurable public safety outcomes, including a 37% reduction in Part 1 crime in 2024, representing the lowest level recorded in the modern era.
Enhanced crime prevention and investigative support by expanding and upgrading Flock license plate recognition cameras citywide.
Advanced development of a new Public Safety Complex (Police & Fire), a 40,000-square-foot, $24M investment planned for completion in 2026, strengthening long-term infrastructure and emergency readiness.