Public Safety : Summit County, Ohio

The Division of Public Safety develops and coordinates efforts to deliver programs to Summit County's 31 communities in order to enhance the safety and well being.

The Division of Public Safety consists of four entities: Emergency Management Agency, Office of Justice Affairs, Summit County – City of Akron 800MHZ Regional Radio System and the Consolidated Computer-Aided Dispatch System.

Emergency Management Agency – leads, coordinates and supports the emergency management system, to protect lives and prevent the loss of property from all hazards.

Office of Justice Affairs – engages in strategic planning to enhance the systemic performance of the criminal justice system by providing information and technical assistance to the County Executive as a means to streamline resources, improve services, fund initiatives and heighten the use of technology as it pertains to the criminal justice system and the overall public safety of the citizens of Summit County.

Summit County – City of Akron 800MHZ Regional Radio System – provides mission critical voice and data communications to public safety, public works, government, and transportation users in Summit County, Ohio.

Consolidated Computer-Aided Dispatch System – provides a shared dispatch infrastructure among several communities throughout Summit County, in order to provide seamless integration and access of information for first responders.

Monday through Friday

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.