We are passionate about helping local and state government leaders and higher education leaders find solutions to their most pressing criminal justice and public safety challenges. We combine our experience working in the highest levels of government with rigorous research and analysis to deliver insights and recommendations to solve our client’s toughest challenges and improve their outcomes. We help criminal justice and public safety systems drive reforms, improve outcomes, and reduce costs.

For years, PFM’s Center for Justice & Safety Finance has worked with local governments to drive staffing, fiscal, and operational innovation, sustainability, and affordability for complex public safety and justice issues. From police and fire departments to jails and courts, we are experts in criminal justice, public safety, and financial and staffing analyses and planning – with a record of producing results for our clients and their communities.

The Center for Justice & Safety Finance is part of PFM Group Consulting LLC’s Management and Budget Consulting practice, which works to improve people’s lives by helping state and local governments solve their toughest challenges. Founded in 1975, PFM provides sound independent advice to governmental and non-profit entities. Learn more about PFM at pfm.com.