The mission of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice is to provide direction, guidance, support, and coordination to the District’s public safety agencies to develop and lead interagency public safety initiatives that improve the quality of life in the District’s neighborhoods.

Summary of Services
The Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice was created in January 2011 to provide guidance, support, and coordination of public safety and justice agencies of the District. For FY 2014, the role of the agency has been expanded to include oversight of service programs that previously had operated as independent agencies. This new structure will enhance the oversight function and improve service delivery.