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Public Safety Advisory Partners (PSAP) works alongside city and government managers as a trusted co-pilot for law enforcement decisions. Whether it’s understanding what to expect from your police chief, negotiating contracts, reviewing department performance, or planning for emergencies, PSAP brings practical experience and clear guidance. We make sure you have the right information at the right time, so you can make smart choices that protect your community, your budget, and your leadership credibility.

Our most popular services include:
Fractional Public Safety Director Services

A Fractional Public Safety Director gives your city access to seasoned expertise without the full-time cost. Municipalities can access high-level guidance on police, fire, and emergency management issues on a part-time or project basis. This flexible model allows communities to benefit from proven leadership in areas like budgeting, staffing, contract negotiation, performance management, technology, and emergency preparedness—precisely when they need it, and only for as long as they need it.

*For your convenience, we currently have virtual (Microsoft Teams or Zoom) meetings available.

city manager on zoom call with consultant

BUDGET REVIEW

Every budget request sounds important—but how do you know if it’s really needed? PSAP helps you look past the line items to understand what’s truly essential, what’s optional, and what’s outdated. We make sure your dollars are going toward strategies and tools that actually improve safety and build community trust, not just repeating past practices. In short, we help you fund what truly matters.

Technology and Equipment

In public safety, it’s easy to get caught up in the “latest and greatest” gadgets, but not every purchase adds real value. PSAP helps city managers separate true needs from wants by reviewing proposed technology, equipment, and supply requests with a critical eye. We look at whether the tools solve real problems, integrate with existing systems, and deliver measurable benefits.

The result:

Smarter spending, fewer wasted purchases, and confidence that your agency is equipped with what it needs—not just what’s trending.

Common pitfalls we help you avoid:

Purchasing overlapping systems that don’t work well together
Paying for features that are never used
Investing in tools that solve yesterday’s problems, not today’s challenges
Relying on vendor-driven pitches instead of objective analysis
Overspending on short-term fixes instead of long-term solutions

City manager sorting through police inventory

Aligning Public Safety with the City’s Strategic Plan

Public safety doesn’t operate in a vacuum—it has to move in step with the city’s broader vision. PSAP helps city managers connect police and fire initiatives to the community’s strategic goals, ensuring that public safety spending and priorities support the same direction as economic development, infrastructure, and quality-of-life objectives. The result is alignment: public safety leaders working toward the same outcomes as the rest of city government, with clear accountability and measurable progress.

Confidential Advisory Services

Public Safety Advisory Partners (PSAP) can be your confidential advantage in managing police services. Chiefs present their perspective, but who makes sure you’re getting the full picture? PSAP equips you with private, expert guidance so you can cut through misinformation, ask sharper questions, and strengthen good proposals. Whether it’s a multimillion-dollar contract, a staffing request, or a new program, we arm you with the insight to protect your city and add real value to your chief’s initiatives. Think of us as your secret weapon: a trusted, behind-the-scenes partner ensuring your decisions are always informed, credible, and strategic.