Aiken Public Safety

Aiken Public Safety serves Aiken, SC. The department staffs and maintains a Public Safety Answering Point ( PSAP)/911 communications system and responds accordingly to calls for assistance. Public Safety officers are trained to provide law enforcement, fire suppression, and emergency medical aid as first responders. In addition, the department works cooperatively with local and federal agencies to ensure large-scale emergency preparedness. City of Aiken Public Safety officers enforce traffic law, perform routine preventative patrols, and respond to fires and crimes in progress. Outreach programs and activities are conducted year-round to strengthen community relations and educate the public on crime and fire prevention. School resource officers participate in school-based activities designed to prevent juvenile criminal activity and inform youth on the role of law enforcement in the community. In addition, the department maintains street signs, pavement markings, & traffic signals and conducts traffic engineering projects. The department consists of four divisions: Administration & Support Services, Community Services, Investigations & Victim Services, and Patrol/Fire. Non-emergency: (803) 642-7620. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Aiken city, SC has an estimated population of 32,334.