Public Safety
Poway is the Safest City in San Diego County and I will continue the work to keep it that way.
Maintaining Public Safety depends on three things working together:
- The Sheriffs and the Fire Department
- The City Council
- You
The Professionals
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department and the Poway Fire Department form the backbone of our public safety profile. They provide the technical expertise and structure to get the job done efficiently and effectively. That the city invests 50% of its General Fund in these operations reflects a shared understanding that without public safety, there is nothing else. The endorsements of the Deputy Sheriff's Association and the Poway Firefighters reflect their confidence that I am the candidate best positioned to sustain this partnership and the results it delivers for Poway residents.
The City Council
The Council's job is to make sure our Sheriffs and Firefighters have what they need to do theirs — through disciplined budgeting, sound land use decisions, and long-term investment in infrastructure and equipment. Public safety isn't just a line item; it's the first priority every budget cycle has to protect, and I've helped to even in years when revenue is tight. My record on the Council reflects that priority: [protecting/prioritizing] public safety funding while still balancing the budget and maintaining our reserves.
You
Public safety isn't something that happens to a community — it happens with one. Knowing your neighbors, reporting suspicious activity, maintaining defensible space around your home, and staying informed through tools like the county's emergency alert systems (Watch Duty, Pulsepoint, and Genasys Protect), all help you make Poway safer.
The Auxiliary Civilian Corps
Poway has a number of resident-run emergency preparedness and response groups, such as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps (PNEC), and the Poway Auxiliary Communication Team (PACT), a local group of Poway amateur radio operators who provide communication and coordination resources for the Fire Department in the event of a large-scale emergency. These groups — and others — help fill in the safety mesh that reflects the commitment we all share to being prepared and able to weather natural disasters and other emergencies.
A well-funded Sheriff's Department and Fire Department are only part of the equation; your engagement, preparation, and focus make up the rest. So, take a look at these links and see what's a fit for your commitment.
