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Public Safety and Criminal Justice

We work with public safety agencies to keep our City safe.

We evaluate criminal justice and crime prevention policies, as well as delivery of services for public safety agencies and programs. This includes police and fire protection in all neighborhoods. We work to:

  • Reduce crime
  • Reintegrate returning citizens
  • Prevent terrorism
  • Still have questions? Contact:
    City Council
  • Have questions for our committee?

    Please email us at ccc.ps@cityofboston.gov.

    Need to Know

    The City Council is made up of 20 standing committees. We also create special committees to address certain needs in Boston.

  • Still have questions? Contact:
    City Council
  • Have questions for our committee?

    Please email us at ccc.ps@cityofboston.gov.

    Need to Know

    The City Council is made up of 20 standing committees. We also create special committees to address certain needs in Boston.

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