Public Safety
Safety is more than response times — it’s preparedness, prevention and care for all people. This budget strengthens emergency response, supports people in custody with needed medical and behavioral services and expands consumer protection so residents are treated fairly. It helps protect families, uphold dignity and invests in public systems that work the way people expect and deserve.
Investments include:
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Firefighting Operations and Emergency Medical Services —
$84.5 million (+$8 million)**
Strengthens firefighting and emergency medical services in unincorporated areas, including added staffing for water tender trucks that deliver large volume water to fire scenes.
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County Fire Night-Flying
Helicopter
Expected to be ready to serve in FY 2026-27, it represents a major regional investment that expands critical nighttime wildfire and emergency response capability.
- Citizen’s Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) — $600,000 Supports CLERB’s expanded oversight role, including outreach, policy development, investigations and specialized medical case expertise.
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Community Care Coordination and Alternatives to Incarceration
— $5.5 million
Connects justice-involved people with significant health and behavioral health needs to housing, treatment, medical care, education and employment.
- Justice Prevention, Diversion and Reentry Services — $4.5 million Bolsters prevention, diversion and reentry support, including the newly implemented Resource and Reentry Hub, where individuals can access case management, peer support, treatment, healthcare and tailored assistance following jail, arrest or law enforcement contact.
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Expanding Community‑Led Violence Prevention in Spring
Valley — $250,000
Supports implementation of the No Shots Fired program through outreach, mentorship and wraparound services aimed at reducing gang and gun violence using a community‑driven, prevention‑focused approach.
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Gun Violence Reduction
Program — $227,000
Supports a public health–aligned approach to reducing suicide, domestic violence and community violence through early intervention, improved crisis response and collaboration between public health, law enforcement and community partners.
** Some adjustments shown reflect how we are aligning funding with updated strategies, staffing adjustments and operational efficiencies. These changes represent a realignment to match current program models and available funding sources. In several cases, costs have been recategorized or shifted to alternative funding streams, but underlying services remain prioritized and supported.
CONTACT
County Administration Center
1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
