Public Safety_Tile | Plano Comprehensive Plan

Actions

PS1	Implement the strategic plans for Police and Fire-Rescue and update every five years.
PS2	Provide yearly updates to City Council and the public for police and fire-rescue services.
PS3	Identify and prioritize projects for inclusion in Community Investment Program (CIP) fiscal year budget and future bond elections.
PS4	Annually meet with the Planning Department to evaluate population growth and changing demographics in order to effectively maintain fire service coverage and police services at the highest level.
PS5	Respond to and prepare for continued increases in emergent and non-emergent medical responses, with consideration to the aging population, new senior living facilities, and the evolving socio-economics of the Plano community.
PS6	Meet the national standards for emergency response times for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) calls, fire calls, and police Priority 1 calls.
PS7	Recognize and strengthen the role of social networks in public safety through increasing lawful activity in public spaces and through information sharing.
PS8	Direct resources to education and prevention programs, such as Neighborhood Crime Watches, that encourage residents to be proactive regarding personal property and share responsibility for community safety.
PS9	Evaluate new technological advances and programs to modernize public safety efforts and provide efficient and effective services in the most cost effective manner.