Today Chief Cantrell presented your Police Department overview to City Council.
summary:
Department's Mission
With reverence for human life and the highest degree of ethical and professional conduct, the Fairfield Police Department will, while working in partnership and as guided by the Constitution, safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, enforce the law and reduce harm to make our community safe for all.
Department Goals - Reducing Harm
1. Reduce crime, homelessness and fear of crime
2. Increase trust and community engagement
3. Strengthen regional partnerships
4. Strengthen personnel resiliency and wellness
5. Increase multi-model safety – (walking, cycling, automobile safety)
Violent crimes involving guns have gone up 47% and shootings went up 57% in 2020. 261 guns were safely recovered throughout 2020.
We are truly grateful for our officers who have incredibly dangerous jobs in removing guns and violent offenders from our communities in Fairfield.
2020 Numbers
Total Phone Calls Taken: 297,881
Total Calls For Service: 106,367
Arrests: 3,156
DUI’s 352
Traffic Cites: 5,912
Warnings: 502
Total collisions: 1,074
Reports taken: 13,346
Homeless housed: 136
Gun violence calls: 112
**This data is subject to change
Homeless Outreach
The City recognizes the need for a compassionate response to mental illness and homelessness. As such, we have dedicated mental health services and homeless support. Our Homeless Intervention Team (H.I.T.) is comprised of a Police Social Service Coordinator, three police officers and a sergeant.
The Fairfield Homeless Intervention Team’s goal is to “Get people to a better place.” H.I.T. is passionate about creating and sustaining collaborative programs between social service and law enforcement. Our department strives to engage and link individuals to resources and solutions when they come in contact with our department. The unit's goals are to reduce recidivism, create positive relationships, and improve the quality of life within our community.
The Fairfield Police Department understands that compassionate policing, wrap-around services and building long-term partnerships are necessary in addressing the needs of those experiencing homelessness. We serve our homeless community with compassionate outreach, while advocating with our residential and business community, city leaders, and service providers to collaborate on long-term-solutions to homelessness.
