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Public Safety

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City departments that work together to keep Chicago’s neighborhoods, families, and property safe. The critical services that these departments provide save lives and protect homes, businesses, and the rights of all Chicagoans through law enforcement, fire suppression and prevention, and emergency response operations. The Public Safety agencies and departments include: • Police Board • Civilian Office of Police Accountability • Chicago Police Department • Office of Emergency Management and Communications • Chicago Fire Department

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