Public Safety Tax

Do you reside within the city limits of Oroville?

Yes

Are you a registered voter?

Yes

In 1980, the Oroville Police Department had 23 police
officers for a population of 8,450. In 2014, there are currently 22 sworn police
positions (some not staffed) for a population of 15,980. Considering the daily
population increases significantly during daytime hours and on weekends, do you
believe the Oroville Police Department has an adequate amount of officers to take care of our community's needs?

Yes, we have enough police officers

No, we do not have enough police officers

I’m not sure

In 1980, the Oroville Fire Department had 19 fire fighters
for a population of 8,450. In 2014, there are currently 12.5 fire fighters
supported by the general fund for a population of 15,980. Considering the daily
population increases significantly during daytime hours and on weekends, do you
believe the Oroville Fire Department has an adequate amount of fire fighters?

Yes, we have enough fire fighters

No, we do not have enough fire fighters

I’m not sure

Last year there were 36,998 calls for service. On average, and
at current staffing levels, a police officer responds to approximately 11 calls
for service per officer, per day. Last year there were 5,703 reports written,
which is approximately 286 reports per officer, per year. Based on our
population, the fact that calls for service can last anywhere from 5 minutes up to several hours, and the reporting requirements for police
officers, how many officers do you think is a reasonable number for the
Oroville Police Department?

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