Public safety is a major priority for the city of perris, particularly in our efforts to uphold the municipal code and prevent disasters in our disadvantaged community

The City of Perris received a $200,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753) to implement body cameras for its code enforcement officers. The goal of this project is to enhance accountability, officer safety, and public service by providing an objective record of interactions between officers and the public. Performance standards include a reduction in disputes and complaints against officers, improved incident resolution times, and enhanced overall safety for both officers and the community. This grant award will enable the City of Perris to improve public safety and build trust within the disadvantaged neighborhoods it serves.

The code enforcement division performs field inspections to ensure compliance with building, zoning, safety, and nuisance codes and ordinances. Our goal is to make perris a safe, healthy, and fulfilling place to live by providing outstanding public service. To enhance accountability and officer safety, we propose the implementation of body cameras for our code enforcement officers. These cameras will provide a recording of interactions with the public, documenting potential threats or acts of violence and offering critical information for incident investigations. Additionally, body cameras will provide an objective record to resolve disputes and prevent misunderstandings. Performance standards for this project will include a reduction in the number of disputes and complaints against officers, improved incident resolution times, and enhanced overall safety for both officers and the community.