The Police Department is responsible for the provision of public safety as well as enforcement of federal, state and city laws and ordinances. The Department helps the City maintain a high quality of life by working with neighborhoods and other organized groups of residents to resolve quality-of-life problems. The Department also is responsible for animal control and emergency (fire and police) radio dispatch functions in the City limits, as well as maintaining the recruiting, training, crime victim and support functions necessary to maintain a police force of the highest quality.