Public Safety
Assuring public safety is one of the basic expectations citizens have of government. This speaks to the ability of public safety organizations to communicate and respond to emergencies, prevent and reduce the occurrence of fires, and impact crime at every level and age group. Becoming one of the safest cities in America continues to be a top priority of Metro Government. Below you will find performance information for those departments that ensure Nashville and Davidson County’s public safety. If you have a question about a measure, click on the question mark to the left.
Safety In Numbers - Public Safety
| Measure | Source | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average time to dispatch | ECC | 2:02 | 2:41 |
| Advanced Life Support response - urban | Fire | 7:39 | 7:37 |
| Advanced Life Support response - suburban | Fire | 9:43 | 9:36 |
| Advanced Life Support response - rural | Fire | 11:56 | 11:52 |
| Fire Suppression response – urban | Fire | 4:41 | 4:40 |
| Fire Suppression response - suburban | Fire | 6:03 | 6:01 |
| Fire Suppression response - rural | Fire | 9:47 | 9:44 |
| Total Part I crime rate per 100,000 persons | Police | 5,927 | 6,050 |
| Total violent crimes reported | Police | 7,111 | 6,944 |
| Total property crimes reported | Police | 30,177 | 30,507 |