The mission of the Tucson Police Department is to serve the public in partnership with our community, to protect life and property, prevent crime, and resolve problems. TPD's budget is driven by a progressive policing philosophy. TPD provides a wide range of services to the Tucson community beyond responding to 911 calls for service:

• Conducting in-depth investigation of crimes like homicide and domestic violence as well as non-enforcement functions, like facilitating treatment for those suffering from substance use disorder
• Delivering nationally recognized mental health support
• Use of non-sworn community service officers to help your budget dollars go further in addressing community needs
• TPD has developed unique and effective collaborations throughout the community to include nonprofits, victim advocacy groups, social service organizations, and neighborhood and community leadership organizations.

The mission of the Tucson Fire Department is to be excellent public safety professionals, compassionately providing our community an all-hazards response with integrity and courage through innovative prevention, education, and active intervention. To accomplish this mission, the Tucson Fire Department provides the following programming:

• 24-hours-a-day, 365 days a year fire and emergency medical response. Including fire truck & apparatus maintenance, training, equipping, and management of the City’s firefighting complement.
• Emergency management services during disasters, coordinating the City’s response in partnership with local nonprofits, and local, state, and federal governmental agencies
• Partnering with the community to provide fire protection and public education

The mission of the Public Safety Communications Department is to save lives, protect responders, and serve our diverse community with integrity, professionalism, and compassion. To accomplish this mission, Public Safety Communications focuses on the following:

• Answering 911 calls for both the City of Tucson and the City of South Tucson
• Dispatching Tucson & South Tucson Police and Tucson Fire/EMS calls
• Dispatching Fire/EMS calls for six (6) additional County entities whose geographical jurisdictions are proximal to the City’s jurisdiction.

The mission of the Environmental Services Department is to promote a healthy Tucson community by providing innovative and effective waste management and environmental protection services. To accomplish this mission, Environmental Services provides the following programming:

• Residential and commercial waste disposal and reduction services, such as recycling, curbside trash pickup, and other services.
• Operation of the City’s landfills.
• Environmental management, such as groundwater protection, brownfield management, underground fuel storage tank mitigation, and other services.
• Protecting the residents’ health, safety, welfare, and property values through City code enforcement.

The mission of the Tucson Water Department is to provide safe, reliable water and excellent customer service to our community in an efficient, affordable, and environmentally responsible manner. To accomplish this mission, Tucson Water focuses on the following:

• Delivering safe drinking water and high-quality reclaimed water service to over 730,000 people, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• Stewardship of the community's water supplies and conservation programming to meet current needs, save water for the future, and prepare for the challenges of a changing climate
• Protecting public health in our drinking water while enhancing our natural and built environments
• Addressing affordability and equity needs of a diverse community, including a viewpoint that water can contribute in numerous ways to a better quality of life, and
• Partnering with the community to provide water education, green economy opportunities, and a sustainable future.

The mission of the City's transit system is working together to improve the community’s quality of life by providing safe, efficient, reliable customer-focused public transportation. Its vision is for public transportation to become the preferred choice for travel in the region.

The system includes three modes of public transportation:

• Sun Tran: Tucson’s fixed-route bus system includes 41 routes (regular and express), a bus fleet of 237 vehicles, including an all-electric bus and a frequent transit network with 11 routes operating 15 minutes or less.
• Sun Link: Tucson’s award-winning streetcar operates seven days a week on a 3.9-mile route. Sun Link moves people though five unique districts, including Downtown Tucson, 4th Avenue, and the University of Arizona
• Sun Van: Tucson’s paratransit service provides transportation service to those individuals unable to use Sun Tran’s fixed route service due to their disability.

The mission of Information Technology is to lead in the delivery of innovative technology, collaborating with other City departments to provide effective government services. To achieve this Information Technology provides the following services to City Departments and the community:

• Analysis, development, implementation, and ongoing support of applications used throughout the City to provide services and administration.
• Ongoing management, maintenance, and replacement of the City’s technology and communication infrastructure.
• Facilitation of business process improvement and efficiency through the application of technology solutions.

The Office of Economic Initiatives delivers a comprehensive approach to economic development for the City of Tucson. Our primary mission is to grow and enhance the City’s vibrant economy and quality of life. We coordinate activities in the following core program areas:

• Business Attraction
• Business Retention & Expansion
• International Trade
• Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development
• Annexation & Redevelopment

The vision of Tucson Parks and Recreation is to create vibrant city with a dynamic, proactive, and innovative system of parks, facilities, and services that enhance the quality of life for all Tucsonans. Our mission is to enrich our community through inclusive, innovative, fun programs, and safe, beautiful, sustainable places. To accomplish this mission, Tucson Parks and Recreation provides the following:

• Parks, pools, splash pads, and recreation center facilities
• Classes & programs
• Therapeutic recreation
• Senior activities
• KIDCO after school and summer camps
• Sports leagues
• Volunteer opportunities