New Controversy in Sunnyvale

The newest topic of discussion by Sunnyvale residents (and political football in the upcoming city council election) isn't the library bond or the Mary Avenue extension. It's whether or not the city is as safe as it was in 2003, when it was touted as the fifth safest city of its size in the nation. Now the number has dropped to 38th, mostly from an increase in robberies, rather than violent crimes. Sunnyvale Public Safety officers are trained to serve in both police and fire capacities, a program that is extremely efficient in both cost and manpower. They are also very active in their outreach to the community, helping to set up and support neighborhood associations, and speaking in schools about safety. Recently, a representative spoke at our Realtors Tour Meeting, and showed us how to use the defibrillator in an emergency situation.
The important thing to remember is that figures can lie. I still feel completely safe walking in Sunnyvale at night, and when I called 911 by mistake while programming my new phone, a call came within seconds, asking me if I needed help. Now, that's safety!