The Department of Safety & Inspections is a part of the city of Saint Paul in Minnesota, which also operates emergency management, finance services, human resources, and fire and safety departments. The Department of Safety & Inspections issues licenses for alarm installation, appliance repair and automobile garage operation. The department also issues amusement device, painting shop, automobile body repair and amusement ride licenses. In addition, the department issues animal-related licenses and permits. It deals in business, gambling, liquor and food establishment licenses. The city operates parks and recreation, police public health, and technology and communications departments. Its police department offers law enforcement services.