Public Safety Committee Meeting 06-16-2026

The Public Safety Committee meeting of the City of Santa Fe held on June 16, 2026, focused on updates and approvals related to fire and police department operations and community safety initiatives. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a $12,792 special appropriation grant agreement (24-ZI5036-124) to reimburse the Santa Fe Fire Department for firefighter recruitment expenses, and approval of the third year of a labor agreement with the Santa Fe Firefighters Association covering staffing and operational provisions. The meeting also discussed plans to expand the police bike team from five to ten officers, contingent on securing funding, and ongoing efforts to enhance emergency response coordination and public safety technology, including the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system. Additionally, the committee received updates on wildfire response, fire engine deployment, and community outreach programs such as the Alternative Response Unit (ARU) working group, which is collaborating with experts and community partners to improve behavioral health crisis response. No new contracts or RFPs were announced, but the meeting highlighted budget allocations, grant reimbursements, and staffing-related agreements that impact procurement and resource deployment in public safety.