| From the Reporter |
| The Issue |
| Public safety makes up more than half the city’s day-to-day budget, but the mayoral candidates aren’t talking much about it. Instead, the candidates are focusing on issues, such as economic development and education, where they will have less control. |
| Why You Should Care |
| San Diego might have a low crime rate, but it still has major public safety issues. The next mayor will have to address police misconduct and favoritism charges, a new top cop and low police and fire staffing, among other matters. |
| What the Candidates Want to Do |
| Bob Filner has more in-depth public safety ideas, including endorsing the Police Department’s five-year plan to hire 150 additional cops and improve fire response times. Carl DeMaio has backed the police five-year plan, but has said little else. |