The streetlight utility operates and maintains approximately 34,000 City-owned streetlights, five electric
distribution subsystems, more than 350 miles of overheard and underground wiring and thousands of various pole types.
The Police Department’s Environmental Policing Initiative works with DPU’s Streetlight Division to improve public safety and
security in neighborhoods across the city, determining locations where locating a light and trimming trees would enhance crime
reduction. In April 2009, the division was awarded the Service to Law Enforcement Award from Police Chief Bryan T. Norwood for
addressing specific lighting concerns and making a positive environmental impact on crime prevention.
If you see a
streetlight that is out or are aware of any other streetlight problems call
646-8550. We respond to streetlight problems within 24 hours,
Monday-Friday. |
