15.11 - Public Safety
General Fund, Special Revenue
Department Description
The mission of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is to provide comprehensive, all-hazards public safety services. KDPS strives to build and maintain meaningful relationships with the community to better serve the residents and visitors of Kalamazoo through transparency, trust and community engagement.
KDPS deploys resources from seven (7) facilities and is comprised of 6 Divisions: Administration, Community Oriented Problem Solving (COPS), Operations, Criminal Investigations, Service and Training. KDPS continues to promote crime and fire prevention programs, the investigations of crimes leading to the apprehension of perpetrators, the recovery of property and providing emergency medical services.
Public Safety will continue to explore ideas and concepts leading to improved service to our community. The promotion of goodwill, community respect and confidence in Public Safety will continue to be of the highest priority for all employees. KDPS will also strive to recruit and retain a diverse and local workforce.
Expenditures by Type - General Fund
Expenditures by Division - General Fund
Public Safety - All Funds
In addition to the General Fund, the Public Safety department manages several programs that have resources from grants, donations, or other dedicated funding sources. Below is the department total by fund.