The City of Brea operates as a “full service city,” providing a wide range of services including police and fire protection, water and sanitation services, construction and maintenance of streets and infrastructure, recreational, human services, and the cultural arts, as well as a proactive communication and community outreach program. Brea is a bustling, but close-knit community of over 40,000 residents, who enjoy a high level of public services rarely found in a smaller community.