It's Good to be Morrisville:
Where Public Safety
Comes First
Morrisville's Mayor, Town Council and Town Staff deal with many issues every day -- our Town Center, land use and zoning, parks and greenways, traffic and transportation and many others. But
public safety is always at the top of the list.
"Many things come across the Mayor's desk each day, but in Town government, nothing is more important than providing for the public’s safety," says Jackie Holcombe. "I am extremely proud of the agencies and people who work together every single day to keep everyone in Morrisville safe".
Mayor Holcombe notes the many honors earned and services provided by Morrisville's public safety agencies:
- Our Police Department is nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). First accredited in 2009, then re-accredited this year, this national program recognizes our police department'sprofessional excellence.
- Our Fire Department also is nationally accredited through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).Accredited in 2011, Morrisville's is one of only 14 NC fire departments to receive such recognition of our high-quality fire service.
- Our Police Chief, Ira Jones, serves as President of the NC Police Executives Association.
- Our Fire Chief, Todd Wright, has earned the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer, conferred by the Commission on Professional Credentialing. Chief Wright is one of only 913 Chief Fire Officers worldwide.
- With 46 full-time personnel, 1 part-time employee, 15 volunteers and 5 Explorers, the Morrisville Fire Department offers free in-home fire safety inspections, installs home smoke alarms (thanks to a 2011 grant) and participates in the 9/11 stair climb tribute.
- With a staff of 35 officers, 1 accreditation & crime analyst and 1 administrative assistant, the Morrisville Police Department is active in raising money for the NC Special Olympics and ranks #33 in state law enforcement fundraising.
- Both the fire and police departments offercommunity outreach and education and can visit local schools and community events by request.
- Our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is an all-volunteer organization that assists police, fire and EMS when required, especially in disaster response. Volunteers also help with traffic control, offer public education about disaster response and remain on call at all times, based on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town, to respond and assist our professional public safety agencies when needed.
- Morrisville's Public Safety Advisory Committee is an appointed volunteer board that examines ideas and offers recommendations to improve the safety and well-being of town residents. This very active committee assists with neighborhood traffic calming requests and helps staff Town events.
- Although they're not part of our Town government,Cary Area Emergency Medical Services (EMS)provides ambulance and emergency medical services to Morrisville citizens, with a professionally staffed, 24-hour ambulance that operates from Morrisville Fire Station 2. Cary EMS works seamlessly with our town agencies to respond to emergency situations.
Jackie adds, "It's a privilege to lead a town with such excellent public safety personnel. I'm proud to be endorsed by the
North Carolina Sheriff Police Alliance. As Mayor, I've also made it a point to focus on common-sense gun safety, joining with Mayors Against Illegal Guns. I support background checks for all gun purchases and I oppose the new state law that allows guns in establishments where alcohol is served and on school grounds and playgrounds."
Want to learn more? Check out the
public safety videofrom the series
It's Good to be Morrisville and learn more about our public safety agencies on the
Town web site. Or contact Jackie using one of the buttons at the top of this email.
