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Public safety

Public safety for residents of all ages is a priority in Oakwood.

Oakwood's 39-member Public Safety Department is one of the few consolidated Police and Fire Departments in the country. All sworn officers are fully cross-trained in and state-certified in law enforcement, fire fighting, and emergency medical services. Advantages of this cross-training include swift response times and the ability to respond flexibly and appropriately to changing emergencies.

Oakwood's upgraded, state-of-the-art communications center allows public safety personnel to be dispatched rapidly, with response times significantly under the national standard. Dispatchers are familiar with the community, adding to residents' sense of safety and reassurance.

Oakwood safety officers are highly visible and involved in the community, whether exercising the strict traffic enforcement that protects the city's pedestrian ambiance, patrolling the business districts on foot or on bikes, or participating in educational and community activities.