Public Safety is a top priority for the City of Folsom. The City’s Police Department traces its roots to 1950, shortly after the city incorporated. Today the department has a staff of 103, including officers and support staff. Together they are responsible for the protection and safety of Folsom’s 60,000 residents and many visitors. Department staff work in partnership with the community to protect lives, property and quality of life within Folsom’s many neighborhoods. Their success is measured by Folsom’s extremely low crime rate and also by results of a recent public opinion poll showing a 90 percent satisfaction approval rating from the community.