Committee on Public Safety

Responsiblity

All matters relating to the Police and Fire Departments, civilian defense and its coordination with Federal and State governments; fire codes and fire prevention programs.

Matters relating to the illegal use and possession of narcotics and drugs, cooperation with law enforcement agencies, Courts, Departments of Public health and Department of Public Welfare and educational and research organizations to control and prevent the illegal traffic in and use of narcotics and drugs.

Chair

Curtis Jones Jr.

Vice Chair

Bobby Henon

Members

(consisting of not less than five (5) members)

Jannie L. Blackwell
Kenyatta Johnson
Dennis O’Brien
Mark Squilla
Marian B. Tasco

Standing Committees

Whole
On Appropriations
On Commerce and Economic Development
On the Disabled and Handicapped
On Education
On the Environment
On Ethics
On Finance
On Fiscal Stability & Intergovernmental Cooperation
On Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless
On Labor and Civil Service
On Law and Government
Legislative Oversight Committee
On Licenses and Inspections
On Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
On Public Health and Human Services
On Public Property and Public Works
On Public Safety
On Rules
On Streets & Services
On Transportation & Public Utilities
On Technology & Information Services