PUBLIC SAFETY
2026-2027 PROPOSED
OPERATING BUDGET
OUTCOMES:
• A safer San José with effective emergency response services • Resilient communities that are prepared for emergencies Presenter: Paul Joseph, Police Chief
Panelists: Robert Sapien Jr., Fire Chief
Raymond Riordan, Director, Office of Emergency Management Eddie Aubrey – Independent Police Auditor
PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency Response
Fire Prevention
Police Department
Respond to Calls for Service and Patrol
Support
Crime Prevention and Community Education
Investigative Services
Regulatory Services
Office of Emergency Management
City-Wide Emergency
Management
Independent Police Auditor
Independent Police Oversight
2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions Slide 2
Fire Department
Core Services
PUBLIC SAFETY
Slide 3
Police Department
* For a complete list of programs, please refer to the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating Budget 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions
Fire Department
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Response
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Dispatch
Fire Stations / Apparatus Operations and Maintenance
Fire Sworn Training
Special Operations (Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting,
Hazardous Incident Team, Urban Search and Rescue)
Fire Cause Investigation
Fire Safety Education, Review, and Inspections
Crime Prevention
Homicide / Crime Scene
Sexual Assaults
Special Investigations
Permits
9-1-1 Call Taking and Police Dispatch
Downtown Services
Field Patrol
Police Training and Academy
Emergency Management
City Manager Emergency Response and Recovery
Office of Emergency Management Independent Police Auditor Oversight of Police Misconduct Complaints and Public
Outreach
IPA Management and Administration
Program Samples*
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PERFORMANCE MEASURE DASHBOARD
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Fire Emergency Responsiveness Quality of Fire Protection and Prevention Police Emergency Calls for Service and Reports Police Emergency Responsiveness Quality of Police Protection Resident Household Emergency Preparedness 66% 64% 63% 65%
80%
65%65%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27
% of time the initial responding Fire unit arrives to
Priority 1 calls in less than eight minutes (red
lights/siren)1
Actual Target Estimate
50% 46% 45% 47%
50%
50%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27
% of time the first dispatched Police unit arrives to
Priority 1 calls in less than six minutes (present or
imminent danger)2
Actual Target Estimate
53%
66%
72% 75%
70%
75%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27
% of residents surveyed who rate the quality of fire
protection and prevention as "good" or "excellent"
Actual Target Estimate
86% 87% 90% 90% 90%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27
% of 9-1-1 calls that are answered in less than 15
seconds3
Actual Target Estimate
49% 46% 42%
50% 50%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27
% of residents surveyed rating of household
preparedness for a natural disaster of other citywide
emergency as "well prepared" or "somewhat prepared"
Actual Target Estimate
22% 26%
37% 37%
30%
40%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27
% of residents surveyed who rate the quality of police
protection in their neighborhood as "good" or
"excellent"
Actual Target Estimate
Slide 4
2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions
Slide 5
PUBLIC SAFETY Budget Summary
Department
2025-2026
Adopted
2026-2027
Forecast
2026-2027
Proposed
% Change
from
Forecast
Fire Department* $322,628,059 $332,526,974 $329,592,331 (0.9%) Police Department $609,022,328 $625,869,649 $627,086,799 0.2% Office of Emergency Management $3,997,276 $3,487,364 $3,142,364 (11%) Independent Police Auditor’s Office $1,665,341 $1,687,135 $1,687,135 (0.0%) CSA Total** $937,513,004 $963,571,122 $961,508,629 (0.2%) Positions 2594.24 2568.24 2.541.26 (1.1%)
* The Fire Department has additional funding budgeted in the Community & Economic Development CSA. ** The 2025-2026 Adopted CSA total includes $200,000 of funding for Emergency Operations Center Relocation Capital Contribution in the Public Works Department.
PUBLIC SAFETY
INCREASING COMMUNITY SAFETY FOCUS AREA
Slide 6
Long-Term Goal: San José residents live in a community with responsive emergency services and safe streets and roads.
Problem Area 1: Emergency and Crisis Response. Lean staffing and high call volumes strain the capacity of police and fire response. Missed opportunities to connect crisis calls with an alternative response.
Problem Area 2: Crime Reduction. Though crime rates are trending downward, a few crime categories remain stagnant across California.
Problem Area 3: Youth Violence Prevention and Intervention. Limited coordination across schools, community-based organizations, and public safety agencies can delay identification of at-risk youth and reduce access to support services, increasing the likelihood of continued involvement in violence.
Problem Area 4: Traffic Safety. Traffic engineering practices initially prioritized speed and volume, often at the expense of safety. Speeding is the primary cause of fatalities and serious injuries in San José.
PUBLIC SAFETY
2026-2027 PRIORITIES / SERVICE DELIVERY
Slide 7
CSA NAME 7 2022-2023 Budget Study Sessions
OUTCOMES:
- A safer San José with effective emergency response
services
- Resilient communities that are prepared for
emergencies
Robert Sapien, Jr. – Fire Chief
Paul Joseph – Police Chief
Raymond Riordan – Office of Emergency Management
Director
Eddie Aubrey – Independent Police Auditor
• Respond to calls for service of essential emergency services (patrol, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services) in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
• Continue regional all-hazard emergency management planning, training, and exercises.
• Audit police misconduct complaints to ensure the process is thorough, objective, and fair; provide policy recommendations and public outreach.
• Effectively investigate crimes and seek successful prosecution of suspects.
• Advance the deployment and use of technology to enhance the delivery of public safety services where possible.
• Conduct after action review of public safety during major events.
2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions
Slide 8
PUBLIC SAFETY Proposed Budget Actions
Proposal Title Amount
Previously
Funded
One-Time?
Police - Artificial Intelligence Report Writing Tool $750,000 N Police - Unstaffed Unit Reduction ($3,098,862) N
Police Training Center Opening Deferral ($778,000) N
Fire Station 32 Two-Year Deferral ($4,707,105) N
Fire - Wildland Engine Staffing Reconfiguration ($491,244) N Fire - Emergency Medical Services Staffing ($219,844) N OEM - Disaster Preparedness and Emergency
Response Modeling Software ($310,000) N
PUBLIC SAFETY
SUMMARY
Slide 9
CSA NAME 9 2022-2023 Budget Study Sessions
• Continue to provide high-quality fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and other related public assistance services.
• Continue to maintain the safety of residents throughout the City by keeping crime rates down, reducing and investigating crimes, and maintaining a vibrant, safe community. • Continue to provide quality Police response to calls for service and maintain visible patrol throughout the City.
• Continue projects that address the direct needs of the public following a disaster, improve support for our most vulnerable populations, and support the integration of volunteer resources.
• Continue to provide civilian oversight of the Police misconduct complaint process to ensure its fairness, thoroughness, and objectivity.
PUBLIC SAFETY
2026-2027 PROPOSED
OPERATING BUDGET
OUTCOMES:
• A safer San José with effective emergency response services • Resilient communities that are prepared for emergencies Presenter: Paul Joseph, Police Chief
Panelists: Robert Sapien Jr., Fire Chief
Raymond Riordan, Director, Office of Emergency Management Eddie Aubrey – Independent Police Auditor