Our Role (2024)

Information on ACS’s role in the public safety system.

Where does ACS fit in the public safety system?

ACS is a cabinet-level public safety department, meaning we operate independently from and in collaboration with APD and AFR. What makes ACS different is our use of a public health model with a non-law enforcement-led response. ACS allows 911 dispatch to send trained professionals with backgrounds in behavioral and mental health and social services to non-violent and non-medical calls. The goal is to deliver the right response at the right time and to improve access to the broad range of social services from government and community-based organizations.

Our Role (1)

ACS responders use motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, de-escalation, cultural healing, and other proven strategies to address needs. ACS also addresses calls that do not require a behavioral health background, such as needle pickup and abandoned vehicles. ACS responders do not make arrests or issue citations, and instead connect individuals and families to services and resources in the community.

Our Goals

ACS has a clear and critical focus as the newest branch of the City’s 911 response. We have four strategic goals we aim to achieve in order to make an impact in Albuquerque. For more detailed information on our strategic plan, download our Organizational Plan.

Respond: Increase public safety by providing a holistic and trauma-informed response to calls for service.

Build: Establish a sustainable and long-term presence that is woven into the community and the public safety ecosystem.

Engage: Activate community partnerships and strengthen community engagement by enhancing relationships, trust, information sharing, and capacity building between the community and ACS.

Influence: Leverage ACS’s position and knowledge to influence and inform the ongoing evolution of the larger (e.g., county, state, national) system of care.

Our Role (2024)

FAQs

What is the meaning of your role? ›

: a socially expected behavior pattern usually determined by an individual's status in a particular society. b. : a part played by an actor or singer. 2. : a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process.

What is our role in life? ›

We inhabit multiple roles in our lives. We are offspring, sibling, student, mentor, friend, partner, and parent. We are employee, boss, artist, and dreamer. We are the fun one, the nag, the serious one, the organizer, the planner, the spontaneous one, and the partier.

What does it mean to define your role? ›

Remember, a role is less of a label. It is instead descriptive of what someone does within an organization or project. It defines their relationship with other employees or customers. A responsibility is a specific task that someone in a job or project role is accountable for.

Is it my role or my roles? ›

Either one is correct grammatically. Which one is correct logically depends on whether the two parties have the same role or two (or more) different (or the same) roles.

What is your role or roll? ›

Role is a noun that means "a part played by an actor, a position within a group." Roll can be used as a verb to mean "to revolve by turning over and over." It can also be a noun that means "the act of rolling" or "a type of small, yeasted bread product."

What does my role mean? ›

the position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation, organization, society, or relationship: What is his role in this project?

What is a person's role? ›

A role is a comprehensive pattern of behaviour that is socially recognized, providing a means of identifying and placing an individual in a society. It also serves as a strategy for coping with recurrent situations and dealing with the roles of others (e.g., parent–child roles).

What are the 5 roles of life? ›

Each one of us can fulfill five basic roles throughout our lives. We can also help others fulfill these roles in their lives. These life roles include being a mature person, a skilled provider, a loving marriage partner, a wise parent, and an effective proclaimer.

What is my role as a human? ›

As fellow humans, our responsibilities are to stand up and give help to those who need it. We must always care for those who are able to support themselves because of many reasons. How far do you think this care for others should go?

How do you explain your role? ›

Describe your responsibilities in concise statements led by strong verbs. Focus on those skills and strengths that you possess and that you have identified as being important to your field. Try to incorporate industry-specific key words.

What is the purpose of your role? ›

Roles become hollow places to occupy if we are not clear and in alignment with our purpose. Your purpose is about your intent, your raison d'etre (reason for being) as the French say. As we examine our roles, the real, underlying question is, why are we doing what we are doing?

What is an example of a role? ›

In school, you might take on the role of clown, in your family, the role of the responsible one, on stage, the role of Juliet. Role can also mean job or function. It is the role of the police to keep the community safe, and political parties often argue about the role government should play in our lives.

Does role mean responsibility? ›

A role describes what a person does within an organization that helps build trust among team members. A responsibility describes specific tasks a person is accountable for to achieve their team's goals. Role ambiguity creates confusion among team members and redundancies within an organization.

Why are roles important? ›

It sounds simple, but when roles are clear, people know what's expected of them, how to behave and what they need to accomplish. Plus, if they can see the importance of their contribution to the group's overall success then they're granted an extra motivational edge.

Is a role an identity? ›

To make the distinction clear, while role identities are based on the different social structural positions individuals hold, such as spouse, worker, and parent, social identities are based on individuals' memberships in certain groups as in persons being Democrat, Latino, or Catholic.

How do you answer what is your role? ›

Keep your answers relevant to the job you are applying for, but also ensure you mention your long-term goals and potential steps to reach the ultimate role you want. If you successfully answer this question, the interviewer may consider you for other positions and opportunities that better align with your skill sets.

What is your role in a job? ›

A job role, also known as a job position or job title, is a specific set of responsibilities and duties assigned to an employee within an organization. It is a formal definition of the position that the employee holds and outlines the scope of their responsibilities and expectations for their performance.

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