Comparing Newport to Monterey

A Comparison - Newport, RI vs Monterey, CA

Demographic & Public Safety Statistical Data
Draft Version 2 June 2005

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Comparison	Monterey	Newport
Size (land area)	8 sq miles	8 sq miles
Population (2000)	29,674	26,475
Annual Tourist Visits	< 7 Million	> 4 Million
Fire Sworn Personnel (Note 1)	46	84
Number of Fire Stations	3	3
Number of Fire Responses	> 4,000 / year	?
Police Sworn Personnel	56	82
Unsolved Murders	At least 9	At least 1

Notes:

Newport fire department operates two rescue vehicles manned with 8 headcount covering 4 shifts. Monterey residents rely on a private ambulance contractor. Newport manning shown is reduced by the 8 rescue headcount.

Data Sources:

http://www.monterey.org/budget/demosum.html Nov 2004

http://new.cityofnewport.com/dept/finance/budget05.html

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0648872.html

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/44/4449960.html

http://new.cityofnewport.com/dept/fire/home.html

http://www.monterey.org/fire/admin/recruit.html

http://monterey.org/finance/cafr04/cafr_100.pdf

http://www.monterey.org/mpd/unsolved/unsolved_homicides.html