The Public Safety Department is responsible to provide services for the preservation of life and property through prevention, education and immediate response to life threatening or potentially life threatening situations. In order to fulfill this responsibility, the Department manages community fire suppression, medical aid, and police services.

DEPARTMENT MISSION

• Provide for the preservation of life and property through prevention, education, and immediate response.
   
• Manage the community fire suppression, medical aid and police services operations.
   
• Responsible for the Town's emergency disaster planning, training and operations.
   
• Responsible for police and fire investigation, fire inspections, hazardous materials training and operations.

DEPARTMENTS GOALS

• Provide a safe environment for Town residents.
   
• Enhance crime and fire prevention.
   
• Expand external relations beyond the limits of the Town.
   
• Continue to maximize technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
   
• Optimize police presence training programs.
   
• Strengthen disaster response training programs.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
To provide a safe community in which to live work and play.

Public Safety
Emergency	911
Contact	Chief Ron Schaub
Phone	253 . 581 . 0110
Fax	253 . 589 . 6530
Address	Public Safety Building 601 Main St Steilacoom, WA 98388 [ map ]
Hours	M-F: 10am-Noon, 1pm - 5pm
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