NAICS 922190 Quarterly Industry Report
Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
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NAICS Code: 922190Sector: Public Administration (92)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (NAICS 922190) draws on data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics[3], U.S. Census Bureau[2], and the SBA[4]. Fair Market Value analysts examine forensic lab capacity, emergency management staffing, and public safety communications data specific to NAICS 922190. Additional data is drawn from Bureau of Labor Statistics[5].. Quarterly updates reflect changes in emergency preparedness requirements, forensic science standards, and 911 system modernization efforts.
Industry Definition & Overview
Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (NAICS 922190) encompasses government establishments primarily engaged in justice, public order, and safety activities not classified under courts, police, prosecution, corrections, parole, or fire protection. This residual category captures medical examiner and coroner offices, emergency management agencies, 911 dispatch centers, forensic laboratories, and public safety communications authorities. Search and rescue operations conducted by government agencies also belong here.
The U.S. Census Bureau[1] uses this code to collect establishments that support the broader justice and public safety infrastructure without fitting neatly into other specific categories. Emergency management offices exist at every level of government; FEMA coordinates federal response while state and local offices handle regional preparedness and recovery planning. Public Safety Answering Points, the official term for 911 centers, number over 6,000 across the country and process an estimated 240 million calls annually.
Forensic crime laboratories operated by state and local governments analyze evidence in criminal cases, from DNA testing to ballistics examination. Medical examiner and coroner systems investigate deaths under suspicious, violent, or unexplained circumstances. The Census Bureau's ASPEP survey[2] tracks employment across these varied functions, while the Bureau of Justice Statistics[3] collects data on forensic laboratory operations and medical examiner offices through specialized survey programs.
What's Included in This Industry
- Medical examiner and coroner offices
- Emergency management and civil defense agencies
- 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)
- Government forensic crime laboratories
- Search and rescue operations run by government
- Public safety communications authorities
- Victim assistance and witness protection offices
- Government bomb disposal and explosive ordnance units
- Emergency operations centers
- Government-operated crime victim compensation boards
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public Administration | 92 |
| Subsector | Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | 922 |
| Industry Group | Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | 9221 |
| NAICS Industry | Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | 92219 |
| National Industry | Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | 922190 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 922120 | Police Protection | Police protection agencies that rely on forensic labs for evidence analysis, 911 centers for dispatch services, and medical examiners for death investigations |
| 922110 | Courts | Courts that use forensic evidence analyzed by government crime labs and medical examiner testimony in criminal and civil proceedings |
| 922160 | Fire Protection | Fire protection agencies that coordinate with emergency management offices, 911 dispatch, and search and rescue teams during disaster response operations |
| 922140 | Correctional Institutions | Correctional institutions that interact with medical examiners on inmate death investigations and emergency management on facility evacuation planning |
| 922130 | Legal Counsel and Prosecution | Prosecution offices that depend on forensic laboratory analysis and medical examiner reports to build and present criminal cases |
| 921190 | Other General Government Support | General government support establishments that provide administrative infrastructure supporting emergency management and public safety communications |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of offices fall under NAICS 922190?
NAICS 922190 covers justice and public safety establishments not classified elsewhere, including medical examiner offices, emergency management agencies, 911 dispatch centers, forensic labs, and search and rescue units. The Census Bureau[1] uses this as a residual code within the justice and public order subsector.
How are these public safety functions organized?
FEMA leads federal emergency management with state and local counterparts in each jurisdiction. Medical examiner systems vary by state, with some using appointed medical examiners and others electing coroners. Over 6,000 Public Safety Answering Points handle 911 call processing. Forensic labs operate at both state and local levels.
Does the SBA set a size standard for NAICS 922190?
No. The SBA[8] does not assign size standards to Sector 92 codes because they cover government entities. Private vendors supplying forensic equipment or emergency technology use their own NAICS codes.
What NAICS codes are closely related to 922190?
Related codes include 922120 (Police Protection), 922110 (Courts), 922160 (Fire Protection), 922140 (Correctional Institutions), and 922130 (Legal Counsel and Prosecution). The Census Bureau[9] groups all under the justice, public order, and safety subsector.
What private-sector industries commonly serve these public safety offices?
Testing labs (NAICS 541380), IT systems firms (NAICS 541512), consulting firms (NAICS 541611), and engineering companies (NAICS 541330) are frequent contractors. Communications equipment manufacturers, drone technology providers, and emergency supplies distributors also serve this market.
What activities are included under NAICS 922190?
Activities include death investigation, forensic evidence analysis, emergency planning and response, 911 call processing, search and rescue, victim assistance, and bomb disposal operations. The Bureau of Justice Statistics[3] surveys both forensic laboratory operations and medical examiner systems.
Can businesses serving these agencies qualify for SBA loans?
Where are these public safety establishments concentrated?
Emergency management offices exist at every level of government across all 50 states. Forensic crime labs concentrate in state capitals and major metro areas. Over 6,000 911 centers are distributed nationwide. Medical examiner offices serve individual counties or multi-county regions depending on state structure and population density.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [2]Census Bureau's ASPEP survey census.gov
- [3]Bureau of Justice Statistics bjs.ojp.gov
- [4]SBA sba.gov
- [5]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [6]7(a) loan program sba.gov
- [7]504 loan program sba.gov
- [8]SBA sba.gov
- [9]Census Bureau census.gov
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