Manage and Maintain Public Safety Facilities

We ensure that police stations, firehouses, and emergency operations centers are well-maintained, operational, and safe. Our team oversees building repairs, coordinates renovations, and manages cleaning services, ensuring that public safety professionals work in optimal conditions.

Resident Benefits:

• Clean and safe environments for emergency personnel
• Well-maintained facilities for faster and more efficient public safety responses
• Cost-effective management of taxpayer-funded buildings

Oversee Public Safety Fleet Operations

We manage the city's emergency vehicle fleet, ensuring that police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and service vehicles are well-maintained, fueled, and ready for rapid deployment. Our team also implements fuel efficiency programs and vehicle replacement strategies to optimize performance and sustainability.

Resident Benefits:

• Reliable emergency response vehicles for faster assistance in critical situations
• Improved fuel efficiency, reducing costs and environmental impact
• Minimized vehicle downtime, ensuring operational readiness

Control and Secure Public Safety Property and Inventory

We track and manage city-owned property, including public safety equipment, essential supplies, and confiscated evidence. Our team ensures accountability and proper distribution of assets across departments.

Resident Benefits:

• Secure and organized handling of confiscated items and evidence
• Efficient distribution of critical supplies to police, fire, and emergency management teams
• Increased transparency and accountability in public safety operations

Optimize Resource and Inventory Management

We implement and oversee advanced inventory control systems that help track city assets, minimize losses, and ensure efficient use of public funds. Our team also works on transitioning manual records into centralized digital inventory systems.

Resident Benefits:

• Cost savings through improved inventory tracking and loss prevention
• Streamlined procurement and asset management for public safety needs
• Enhanced transparency and accountability in city resource allocation

The General Support Division ensures that Chicago’s public safety infrastructure operates smoothly by:

• Enhancing emergency response times through well-maintained facilities and vehicles.
• Reducing operational costs through effective resource and inventory management.
• Ensuring public safety agencies have the tools they need to protect the city.
• Improving transparency and accountability in the management of city assets.

The General Support Division is dedicated to keeping Chicago’s public safety agencies running efficiently. Through expert facility management, fleet services, and inventory control, we provide the essential support that allows first responders to focus on their primary mission—keeping Chicago safe.

See also:

• Fleet and Facility Management
• Equipment and Supplies