Official definition

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in public order and safety (except courts, police protection, legal counsel and prosecution, correctional institutions, parole offices, probation offices, pardon boards, and fire protection). These establishments include the general administration of public order and safety programs. Government establishments responsible for the collection of statistics on public safety are included in this industry. Illustrative Examples: Consumer product safety commissions, public administration Emergency planning and management offices, government Disaster preparedness and management offices, government Public safety bureaus and statistics centers, government Cross-References.