Albuquerque Community Safety Information about the Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) department. City Focus Become an ACS Responder We are looking for people who care about their community, who see someone in need and jump into action to help. Apply to be an ACS responder today! City Focus Our Role ACS is the newest part of the City’s public safety response system, and our team responds to 911 calls for mental health, substance use, and homelessness issues. City Focus Our Response Learn more about the types of ACS first responders and our presence in the community. City Focus Our Department ACS began as a community-led initiative. Today, we are a cabinet-level department and the third branch of Responders who are dedicated to transforming the city’s approach to public safety.
