DCM Health & Public Safety

Why do we exist?

To provide support and guidance for the Health and Public Safety Division through a well trained workforce and responsiveness to emergencies while actively engaging the community.

What do we do?

• The Health and Public Safety Division oversees: Animal Care Services, Department of Behavioral Health, Emergency Communications, Fire & Rescue, Department of Emergency Management, and Youth Services Center
• Serves as liaison to the elected office of the Sheriff’s Office
• Ensure the community is safe and secure by protecting citizens and responding to emergencies, as well as educating the community about potential risks and hazards
• Departments within this division fulfill the county’s strategic plan goal of public safety; keeping the community safe from crime and injury