Among Norwood's most valued assets is its safe and secure environment. Norwood residents and businesses enjoy excellent police and fire protection, a quick responding paramedic service and close proximity to emergency medical facilities.

Police
Police protection is provided around the clock by a force of 47 highly trained officers and 16 E-911 dispatchers. With a ratio of 15 police personnel per square mile and rapid response, Norwood enjoys a low crime rate and a high level of security.

Through its participation in the computerized Regional Crime Information Center (R.C.I.C.),Norwood's Police Department has direct access to all available data and information from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), the Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS), and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Norwood's commitment to leadership and excellence in law enforcement starts with a commitment to training and community involvement. Norwood Police Officers utilize both the Norwood Police Academy and outside sources for in-service training. In 1996, the Norwood Police Department instituted Community-Oriented Policing activities including Bike Patrol, D.A.R.E. and Blockwatch.
 

Fire
Norwood residents and businesses enjoy a high level of life safety services provided by the Norwood Fire Department. Fire protection and paramedic services are provided on a 24-hour basis by 46 full-time professional Firefighters.The Norwood Fire Department maintains one of the highest ISO ratings in the State of Ohio (Class 3), resulting in low insurance rates for Norwood businesses.

Norwood's Paramedic Service was among the first to provide around the clock emergency medical services with fully trained and certified paramedics and emergency medical technicians. Norwood's paramedics respond to an average of 3,300 EMS calls per year.

The Norwood Fire Department's trained professional staff, state of the art equipment and rapid response result in a level of service that ranks among the best in the State of Ohio.
 
Health Care
Twelve hospitals are located within five miles of Norwood. A total of 27 hospitals within the Cincinnati metropolitan area provide more than 8,300 beds; this is approximately six beds for every1,000 area residents.

The Norwood Health Center serves the public health needs of the Norwood community. Under the direction of the Norwood Board of Health, Norwood's Health Commissioner, Sanitarians and Public Health Nurses provide such essential services as inspections, immunizations, home outreach visits and health screening for the Norwood community.