Goal 2: Citizens are safe, feel safe and secure, and have trust and shared responsibility for maintaining a safe environment.
Why is this goal important?
When a person thinks of public safety, the Police and Fire departments immediately come to mind. We expect crime rates to be decreasing and fatalities to be low. But the responsibility for a safe Albuquerque is also the responsibility of its citizens. Every day, citizens make decisions with safety in mind. It might be asking a car salesperson about safety ratings before buying a car, or buying our child a cell phone in order to know where they are at all times, or deciding what route to drive on the way home. Safety even includes providing safe homes for our pets.
| DESIRED CONDITION | Local Trend | National/ Regional Comparison | Citizen Perception Compared to Data | CONCLUSION: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 - The public is safe. | Mixed | Mixed | Matches | Continue to Improve |
| 12 - The public feels safe. | Mixed | Not Available | Not Applicable | Continue to Improve |
| 13 - Safe travel on streets - Travel on city streets is safe. | Positive | Worse | Matches | Continue to Improve |
| 15 - Work together for safety - Residents, businesses and public safety agencies work together for a safe community. | Mixed | Mixed | Matches | Continue to Improve |
| 16 - Safe homes for pets - Domestic animals are responsibly cared for and provided safe and healthy home environments. | Positive | Similar | Matches | Celebrate |
| 17 - Emergency Preparedness - The community is prepared to respond to emergencies, natural disasters, catastrophic acts and other events that threaten the health and safety of the public. | Negative | Worse | Matches | Improve |
