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To recognize and designate Public Safety Week 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
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WHEREAS, celebrating Public Safety Week builds the relationships between the community and public safety officials, by addressing the public safety needs of residents, and connecting them to high-quality public safety services and resources; and
WHEREAS, public safety has five sub-sectors: fire service, law enforcement, corrections, emergency medical services (EMS), and wildland/environment service. Every day across our state, emergencies occur that threaten people’s life, well-being, property, peace, and security. During these events, communities rely on public safety officials to respond, protect, and restore the safety, security, and routine of our lives. Every time these responders take action, they may be putting their health, safety, and even lives on the line; and
WHEREAS, With over 1,500 members of the Columbus Division of Fire and approximately 1,800 members of the Columbus Division of Police providing vital care and protection to Columbus residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that community residents also understand how to protect themselves and those around them. Public Safety Week educates and provides lifesaving resources and connections to those who participate; and
WHEREAS, encourages communication throughout the City of Columbus, consisting of community conversations amongst public safety officials, community leaders, faith-based leaders, and residents of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, events throughout Public Safety Week provide community conversations, the distribution of safety resources, opportunities to foster relationships between residents and public safety officials and improve the safety and well-being of Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council encourages all residents to participate in Public Safety Week and thank the many people and organizations in our community who dedicate their efforts to protecting our communities; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize and designate October 25 - October 31, 2026 as Public Safety Week in Columbus, Ohio, and expresses gratitude to public safety officials for their outstanding contributions to the safety and well-being of the residents of Columbus, Ohio.