Fair Oaks Ranch highlights safety gains, new cameras and 10-year fire contract

Public safety was foregrounded in the 2026 State of the City address as Mayor Greg Maxton described improvements in rankings, response times and new technology deployed to enhance security.

Maxton said Fair Oaks Ranch ranked 16th safest among Texas cities—an improvement from 34th last year—and cited an overall average police response time of about 3 minutes and emergency response times of about 2 minutes. He noted two officers received lifesaving awards this year and that patrol operations generally run with four vehicles per shift.

To bolster detection and response, the city installed seven Flock vehicle-detection cameras at major entrances; images of rear license plates are checked in real time against law-enforcement databases and alerts are sent to officers when matches are found. Maxton said the city is working with TxDOT to add two more cameras at the city’s north and south entrances on Ralph Fair Road.

On fire protection, Maxton said Fair Oaks Ranch entered a 10-year agreement with the Bexar County Emergency Services District in September 2025. He acknowledged the contract increases city costs but said it was judged the most cost-effective option to ensure high-level emergency medical and fire services.

The mayor also warned residents about telephone scams impersonating police officers, stressing that the department will not call to demand payment and advising residents to verify suspicious calls with police.