Cleveland Department of Public Safety
Public SafetyOhio, United States11-50 Employees
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the Department of Public Safety provides a broad spectrum of services aimed at protecting life and property and enhancing neighborhood well-being. Beyond police, fire, and emergency medical services, the agency encompasses programs such as animal control, corrections, and several support offices that sustain public safety operations. The department hosts units including professional standards, emergency management, and information technology dedicated to public safety, along with grant management, a medical unit, a civilian police review board, and other administration functions. Its work targets the residents of Cleveland by coordinating diverse public safety functions to address safety and quality of life concerns. A noted development in recent years involved collaboration with Case Western Reserve University to launch a COVID-19 dashboard, reflecting efforts to incorporate data into public health responses.